Eden Healthcare Center
EDEN HEALTHCARE CENTER in HAYWARD, CA — inspection on February 20, 2026.
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
and accessories should be cleaned and disinfected at the time of each use or at a minimum, daily as
follow up interview and record review on 2/20/26 at 1:25 a.m. with the IP, the manufacturer's
Collection Canister indicated, Initial Rinse: Rinse the canister and lid thoroughly with cool tap water.
While rinsing, remove any excess dirt by wiping the canister and lid with disposable low lint wipes.
Cleaning: Prepare a soapy solution by mixing 1 teaspoon (approximately 5 mL) of dish soap with approximately 4 L of cool tap water.
Fully submerge canister and lid in the solution.
Allow it to sit for a minimum of ten (10) minutes.
While submerged, use a soft brush (e.g., toothbrush) to brush all accessible areas of the canister and lid for a minimum of one (1) minute to remove any visible signs of debris or dirt.
Rinse: Rinse the canister and the lid thoroughly with cool tap water until there is no visible sign of the cleaning solution.
Visual inspection: Inspect the canister and the lid to ensure that all debris and dirt have been removed. If there is any sign of debris or dirt, repeat steps above until there is no sign of debris or dirt remaining on the canister and lid.
Disinfection: Fully submerge the canister and lid in 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA).
Allow it to sit for a minimum of ten (10) minutes.
Rinse: Rinse the canister and the lid thoroughly with cool tap water.
Drying: Dry the canister and lid with a clean low lint towel or cloth.
The IP stated, following the manufacturer's instruction in cleaning and disinfecting the canister could prevent the growth of bacteria and fungus and prevent resident exposure to infection.
The IP stated the canister would be considered a non-critical care item.During a concurrent interview and record review on 2/20/26 at 1:56 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON), Resident 1's Order Summary Report dated 11/11/25 was reviewed.
The Order Summary Report indicated, Resident 1 was to use Purewick urine collection system every shift for urine incontinence management.
The DON stated, Resident 1 preferred to use external female catheter (a soft, flexible wick that sits outside the body).During a review of the facility's policy and procedure titled, Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Items and Equipment, undated, indicated, c.
Non-critical items are those that come in contact with intact skin but not mucous membranes (the moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities) . 2.
Intermediate and low-level disinfectants for non-critical items include: a. ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.