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Name

MYERS PARK NURSING CENTER

Address

300 PROVIDENCE RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28207

Premise Type

40 - Rest/Nursing Homes

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/22/2019

Final Score @ Grade

92.50

General Comments

NO POINTS TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION: #9. Toilet rooms shall not be used for storage. See rule .1312 (b). Observed storage of wheelchair and boxes in toilet room in rehabilitation center. #32. 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). Observed torn pillows throughout facility. Observed stain drapes throughout facility. #34. 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 documentation on site from service provider indicating the sanitizer being used for common linen. **Inspection report emailed to: tlewis@citadel-myerspark.com Senior REHS, Nykeese Roberts, present during time of inspection.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
3	1	Walls and ceilings cleanable, clean, good repair	No	No	No	Keep all walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1310. Observed ceiling tile stains throughout facility. Observed missing ceiling tiles rooms 220 and 218. Observed ceiling peeling in storage closet located in basement. Observed bathroom walls tile peeling and in need of repair throughout facility.
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 soiled shower seats in all shared bathing spas within facility. Observed bathing mattresses in shared spa areas with rust build up. Replace/Clean. Keep all toilet equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (b). Observed loose toilet seats throughout facility that include rooms 116, rehabilitation rest room and, 302. Repair.
14	1	Disinfectant accessible, properly used	No	No	No	A cleaning detergent and an EPA registered hospital disinfectant shall be accessible to all bathing areas. 15A NCAC 18A .1312 (f). Observed no EPA registered hospital disinfectant located within all shared bathing areas.2
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 screws in ice machine guard dripping rust down to bottom of guard. Observed black build up inside of ice machine.
26	1	Premises clean, no breeding places or rodent harborage	No	No	No	The premises shall be kept neat, clean, and free of litter. 15A NCAC 18A .1317 (c). Observed chair and tables stored outside of dumpster area. Per conversation with head of maintenance the items had been out there for a while. EHS advised facility to make arrangements for the items to be picked up.
28	0.50	Adequate storage, area clean, items properly stored	No	No	No	All patient care or consumable items shall be stored at least 8 inches above the floor. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (a). Observed toilet paper stored on floor and boxes of single service cups in storage rooms throughout facility.
30	1	Medication carts clean, sharps containers affixed, food and utensils handled properly	No	No	No	Medication carts shall be cleaned when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (c). Observed heavy build up on pill crushers on each medication cart checked during time of inspection. Unused medication cups shall be kept covered or inverted. 15A NCAC 18A .1318 (c). Observed medication cups on medication cart on level 2 of facility uncovered and exposed to air contamination.
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 holes in sheets throughout facility. Observed stains on bed linen in rooms 220, 218, 202, and 318.