Olympic View Post Acute
Olympic View Post Acute in PORT ANGELES, WA — inspection on February 26, 2026.
Found 4 citations. 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
Findings included . Resident 1 admitted to the facility on [DATE].
The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS, an assessment tool), showed Resident 1 was moderately cognitively impaired.On 02/04/2026 at 2:55PM, Resident 1's room, 50 bed 2, was observed.
The floor by the window was littered with debris, including ear cleaners, wrappers, and pill containers.
The window seal, blinds, and along the edge of the floor trim had dark yellow brown substances.
The sheet on the bed had food particles and stains of varying shapes and colors. A large disc heater was positioned on the dresser which was located below a large cork board.
The heater was on and was producing a bright orange glow.
The plug in was only halfway into the outlet.
There were piles of clothes, bedding, and personal items all crowded around the heater.On 02/04/2025 at 11:03PM, Staff G, Maintenance Manager, observed the heater.
Staff G said the fire marshal said the heaters were okay in facilities but needed at least 3 feet of clearance from any object.
Staff G said there were too many items close to heater, including the corkboard, which would create a fire hazard.
When asked how staff would know what the regulations were regarding space heaters in resident's rooms, he stated, They should just know.On 02/05/2026 at 11:45, Staff H, Housekeeping Manager, observed Resident 1's room.
Staff H moved Resident 1's bed with their foot.
Brownish yellow liquid could be seen oozing from under the bed frame legs.
Staff H said the room was very dirty and that it was evident the room had not been deep cleaned for a long time.
When asked how important cleaning rooms with potential pathogens (bacteria, virus, or microorganism) was, Staff H said it was very important to decrease the risk of spreading infection. On 02/23/2026 at 1:17PM, Staff A, Administrator, said they had determined Resident 1 would often refuse to have their room cleaned, but that staff should have reported the condition of the room and the refusals to management, especially when there was concern for infectious diseases.
Staff A said the facility would no longer be allowing space heaters due to the risk of fires and burns.
See F-F880, Infection Control
Reference WAC 388-97-0880 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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
505185 02/26/2026
Olympic View Post Acute 1116 E Lauridsen Boulevard Port Angeles, WA 98362
same nurse documented Resident 1 had passed away. At 10:02 AM, positive RSV lab results were
02/09/2026 at 10:00 AM, documented a positive RSV lab had been received. On 02/11/2026 at 7:26
Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
The quarterly MDS, dated [DATE] documented Resident 4 was severely cognitively impaired. A nurse's note, dated 02/13/2026 at 3:37 AM, documented Resident 4 was sent to the hospital for respiratory distress and increased temperature. Resident 5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
The annual MDS, dated [DATE], documented Resident 5 was severely cognitively impaired. A nurse's note, dated 02/13/2026 at 3:39 AM, documented Resident 5 was sent to the hospital for labored breathing and gurgling chest sounds. On 02/18/2026 at 10:09 AM, Staff D, RNC, said the lack of a comprehensive IPCP, the lack of a credentialed and trained IP, and the lack of infection control training and education for staff all contributed to the outbreak and severity of the RSV infection.
Reference WAC 388-97-1320(1)(a)(2)(a)(2)(b)
505185 02/26/2026
Olympic View Post Acute 1116 E Lauridsen Boulevard Port Angeles, WA 98362
use of antibiotics and reduce the risk of unnecessary antibiotic use, including the development of
with the inappropriate/unnecessary use of antibiotics.
Findings included. On 02/04/2026 at 3:15PM, Staff B, Director of Nursing Services, was asked for the facility's IPCP which would include an antibiotic stewardship portion.
Staff B said they did not know where any of the information for the facility's IPCP was.
Staff B said they were unaware of any system being used to track antibiotic usage in the facility.
Reference WAC 388-97-1620(2)(b)(i)(ii)
505185 02/26/2026
Olympic View Post Acute 1116 E Lauridsen Boulevard Port Angeles, WA 98362
program in the nursing home.
qualified Infection Preventionist (IP) responsible for the facility's Infection Control Program.
This
02/04/2026 at 3:15PM, Staff B, Director of Nursing Services, DNS, said Staff C, Registered Nurse (RN), had been assigned the role of IP since December of 2025.
Staff B was unable to provide any information on the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. On 02/04/2026 at 3:37PM, Staff C, RN, said they were assigned two roles, Wound Care Nurse and IP.
Staff C said they had graduated from nursing school just a few months prior and did not have any infection control experience other than nursing school.
Staff C said they were working over 40 hours a week performing wound care and were unable to dedicate the requisite 20 hours per week for the IP role.
Staff C said they had not begun the IP certification program.
Refer to F-F880, Infection ControlWAC reference 388-97-1620(2)(b)(i)(ii)
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