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EASTVIEW REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER |
15014 |
7755 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH |
BIRMINGHAM |
AL |
35206 |
2019-01-24 |
812 |
F |
0 |
1 |
TMYV11 |
Based on observations, interviews, and review of facility policies titled, SANITARY CONDITIONS OF THE FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT, and, FOOD FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES, the facility failed to ensure: 1. vents located above the tray line were clean and not full of dust particles; and 2. foods being brought in from outside the facility were properly labeled and were discarded after expiration. These failures had the potential to effect 62 of 74 residents in the facility, who received meals from the kitchen. Findings include: 1. A facility policy titled, SANITARY CONDITIONS OF THE FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT revised 2/15, revealed, POLICY: Facilities and equipment used in the preparation and serving of food provided to residents are safe and sanitary. PR[NAME]EDURE: 1. The facility is arranged so contact with contaminated sources . is unlikely to occur. On 01/23/19 at 11:33 a.m. , while watching the tray line, a large vent above where the tray line was being conducted, was observed to be full of gray dust-like particles. On 01/24/19 at 09:52 a.m. an interview was conducted with Employee identifier (EI) #3, Dietary Manager. EI #3 was asked, who is responsible for cleaning the vents in the kitchen. EI #3 replied, maintenance does it. EI #3 was asked, how often are they cleaned. EI #3 replied, he cleans them, usually once a month. EI #3 was asked if she noticed a lot of dust in the vent located above the tray line yesterday. EI #3 replied, yes. EI #3 was asked, what is the potential concern for a vent, located above where the tray line is, being full of dust. EI #3 replied, particles could get in the food. 2. A facility policy titled, FOOD FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES, revised 10/17, revealed, POLICY: The facility procures food based on the current menu from sources approved or considered satisfactory by federal, state or local authorities. Food that is brought to residents from family, visitors or volunteers is handled in a safe and sanitary manner. PR[NAME]EDURE: . 4. a. ii. Refrigerated foods are labeled with the date and time of storage. iii. Commercially prepared foods are discarded no later that the Use By Date. b. iii. The label includes the resident's name and room number, the date it is received and stored, and the date it should be discarded. A tour of the refrigerator on unit two with EI #5, Certified Nursing Assistant, on 01/23/19 at 4:48 p.m. revealed, a brown plastic bag with a resident's name on the outside and nothing else, contained an open container of potato salad with an expiration date of 1/14/19. An interview was conducted with EI #4, Licensed Practical Nurse, on 01/24/19 at 10:19 a.m EI #4 was asked, who is responsible for checking the dates of food items in the unit refrigerators. EI #4 replied, house keeping normally does that. EI #4 was asked, how should food items brought in from outside the facility be stored. EI #4 replied, it is supposed to have the name and date, and be separately bagged. EI #4 was asked, when should food items be is discarded. EI #4 replied, definitely after food expires or spoils. EI #4 was asked, what is the potential concern of an out-dated item being in the unit refrigerator. EI #4 replied, a resident could get sick. |
2020-09-01 |