Covenant Post Acute
COVENANT POST ACUTE in FRESNO, CA — inspection on March 18, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/18/25 at 10:15 a.m. with Laundry Aide (LA) 1, LA 1 was in the clean linen area folding clothes. LA 1 stated when she came to work on 3/17/25, she was notified there was no hot water. LA 1 stated she washed the clothing and linens in cold water since no hot water was available.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 3/18/25 at 10:20 a.m., with the Housekeeping Supervisor (HKS), the HKS stated she was also the supervisor for laundry.
The HKS stated the facility washed clothing and linens in chemicals designed for low temperature washing.
The HKS reviewed the laundry detergent label and stated it could be used at low temperatures, the recommended temperature was 130 degrees ( ) Fahrenheit ( F-unit of temperature measurement on which water freezes at 32 and boils at 212 ) to 150 F.
The HKS stated the temperature was only recommended.
There was a chemical dispenser on the wall next to the washers, the HKS stated it housed chlorine bleach, detergent and laundry sanitizer.
The HKS stated the chemicals were automatically mixed to the wash by the dispenser.
The HKS stated only white linens used bleach.
055996
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 055996 B.
Wing 03/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Covenant Post Acute 3408 East Shields Avenue Fresno, CA 93726
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Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.
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