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Name

REDWOOD HEALTH & REHABILITATION

Address

5939 REDDMAN RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28212

Premise Type

40 - Rest/Nursing Homes

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

6/27/2022

Final Score @ Grade

85.50

General Comments

#10-All bedpans/urinals/emesis basins shall be cleaned after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (c). Observed very soiled urinal in bathroom of room 107 #18-Label all disposable water pitchers with the resident's/patient's first name and last name. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a). Observed water pitchers not labeled in rooms 412 and others. #21-All solid wastes containing food scraps or other decomposable materials shall, prior to disposal, be kept in leak-proof, non-absorbent containers, which shall be kept covered with tight fitting lids when filled or stored, or not in continual use. 15A NCAC 18A .1316 (a). Observed trash on ground behind and around dumpster. #36-Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at such intervals as to keep them in a clean and sanitary condition. See rule .1320 (c). Observed microwaves in both nourishment rooms need replacing. Secure any loose handrails. Call for reinspection when ready 980-314-1620

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
1	1	Floors easy to clean, no obstacles, drains where needed	No	No	No	Keep all flooring in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1309 (a) and (b). Observed flooring in disrepair in nourishment room. Shower needs regrouting in floor/wall junction. Floor tiles missing in conference room
3	2	Walls and ceilings cleanable, clean, good repair	No	No	No	Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310. Repeat-Observed walls damaged and need repair in laundry, rooms where soap or paper towel dispensers a have been replaced or moved. Ceiling in disrepair in family meeting room.
5	1	Ambient air temperature 65 to 85 F, equipment clean	No	No	No	Keep all ventilation equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1311 (b). Observed dirty filters in PTAC units throughout. Missing PTAC filters in room 104
8	1	Facilities conveniently located, clean and in good repair	No	No	No	Keep all bathing equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (a) and (f). Observed torn shower bed, both shower beds with build-up in gaps. Undersides of shower chairs and shower curtains soiled. Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b). Observed torn toilet seat in room 107. Hoppers need regular cleaning. Observed loose handrail in spa.
12	1.50	Lavatories have mixing faucet or tempered water, soap hand towel and hand drying device	No	No	No	Provide liquid soap and disposable towels at all handwashing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (d). Observed missing soap and/or paper towels throughout facility. Keep all hand sinks properly stocked.
17	1	Water fountains clean, good repair, properly regulated	No	No	No	Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and properly regulated. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (a). Observed dirty water fountains, need cleaning, even if not operable.
19	1	Ice protected, dispensed, equipment clean in good repair	No	No	No	Ice shall be handled, transported, stored, and dispensed in such a manner as to be protected against contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .1314 (b). Observed pink growth on end of ice shield, nourishment room.
28	0.50	Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored	No	No	No	Suitable rooms or spaces shall be provided for the storage of all necessary equipment, furniture, and supplies, and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a). Observed broken bins for storage. Storage rooms, cabinets and drawers in storage rooms, med rooms, etc need cleaning and organizing.
31	1	Feeding syringes and oral suction catheters handled properly, tube-feeding bags changed per instructions	No	No	No	Feeding syringes which are reused shall be labeled with the patient's name and date opened, shall be disassembled and rinsed after each use, and shall be disposed of within 24 hours of first use. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (d). Room 412-Observed bag not labeled with date and time opened. Observed syringe not rinsed, disassembled before putting back in bag.
32	2	Furniture clean and in good repair. Mattresses clean, dry, odor free	No	No	No	All furniture, bed springs, mattresses, sleeping mats, draperies, curtains, shades, venetian blinds, or other furnishings in institutions shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (a). Repeat- Observed many torn pillows throughout facility. Torn mattresses in rooms 304 and 208. Torn arm on Geri chair.
33	1	Linen changed when soiled. Soiled linen handled properly	No	No	No	Clean bed linen in good repair shall be provided for each individual and shall be changed when soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Observed soiled/frayed linens on beds in several rooms.
34	1	Laundry area and equipment clean, linen disinfected, clean laundry stored and handled separately	No	No	No	Clean linen shall be stored and handled in a separate room or area, or in another manner that will prevent contamination of clean linen. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Observed clean linens stored with non-linens in clean linen rooms. All common linen including sheets, pillow cases, absorbent pads, towels, and wash cloths provided by the facility must be sanitized between users with an EPA registered laundry sanitizer or by other methods described in 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (b). Observed no records for amount of chlorine going into washing machines.
35	0.50	Patient contact items in good repair, properly stored, cleaned and disinfected	No	No	No	Patient contact items that become contaminated during use shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use or disposed of. 15A NCAC 18A .1319 (c). Observed in spa rooms cabinets had single use and skin contact products stored together. Bar soap, roll on deodorant, razors, nail files, nail clippers, combs and brushes should not be stored all together for using on multiple residents when they are bathed.