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and the public.

functional environment (the second-floor unit soiled utility room).

This failure has the potential to

Surveyor toured the second-floor unit and observe the second floor soiled utility room, door broken and unable to close with the door standing partially open.

The soiled utility room contained overflowing garbage on the floor, garbage in the sink, a biohazard box located in the sink, and floors with visible black debris and dirt. On 3/19/26 at 1:20 pm, Surveyor brought this observation to V13 (Housekeeping Aide), and he stated that housekeeping is responsible for cleaning the soiled utility rooms in the facility and that he does not clean the soiled utility room because he feels the floor technicians should be responsible for making sure that the soiled utility rooms in the facility are clean. V13 also stated that it is unsafe and unsanitary for the soiled utility room to go without being cleaned. On 3/19/26 at 1:25 pm, Surveyor brought this observation to V12 (Housekeeping Director) and V12 stated that it is the responsibility of the housekeeping department to ensure the soiled utility room is cleaned daily for the sanitation of the building. V12 explained that the housekeepers are responsible for ensuring the room is free from trash, swept and organized. V12 then explained that it is the responsibility of the floor technicians to keep the floor waxed and free of dirt and debris.On 3/19/26 at 1:37 pm, this observation was brought to V11 (Maintenance Director), and he stated, The door is broken again? The staff bust the door open when they can't get in there. V11 explained that he has repaired the second floor soiled utility door several times after being cited by the local state agency for the door not being locked and that staff continues to break down the door. V11 then explained that the second-floor soiled utility door contains access to the second floor linen chute and that the door should be locked at all times for safety. V11 also explained that he does not feel that a resident can fit down the laundry chute but if a resident attempts to go down the laundry chute they could injure themselves.

The facility's job description dated 1/29/24 and titled Director of Housekeeping documents in part: Position Summary: Under the direction of the administrator, the director of housekeeping is responsible for the daily operations of the housekeeping department, including staffing, supply ordering and supervision.

The person holding this position is held accountable for the decision making and carrying out the signed duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures. 4.

Ensures cleaning schedules are followed and coordinates daily housekeeping services with other departments. 7.

Supervises housekeeping personnel and schedules adequate coverage assigned duties and evaluates work performance as necessary. D.

Roles Responsibilities - Safety: Make schedule rounds checks equipment and checks for hazards. 6.

Recognizes removes and reports potential hazards. 8.

Ensures that housekeeping personnel follow established safety regulations and the use of equipment and supplies at all times.

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.

For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

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