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81 SERENITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER LLC 95015 1380 SOUTHERN AVE SE WASHINGTON DC 20032 2018-07-20 908 E 0 1 L7I811 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards as evidenced by several remote bed controllers cords that were frayed in six (6) of 34 resident rooms. The facility also failed to maintain essential equipment in safe condition as evidenced by one (1) of one (1) high temperature dishwashing machine that failed to reach a minimum final rinse temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit and two (2) of three (3) washing machines that were leaking in the laundry room. Findings included . 1.The facility failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards as evidenced by several remote bed controllers cords that were frayed in six (6) of 34 resident rooms. During observations throughout the facility on (MONTH) 11, (YEAR), between 11:15 AM and 3:00 PM, remote bed controller electrical cords were frayed in resident room [ROOM NUMBER] (A and B beds), 131, 222B, 229A, 313 (A and B beds), 322A, six (6) of 34 resident's rooms surveyed. The uncovered, exposed electrical wires created a potential electrical shock hazard to residents, staff and the public. During a face-to-face interview on (MONTH) 11, (YEAR), Employee #12 acknowledged these findings at the time of observation. 2.The facility failed to maintain one (1) of one (1) high temperature dishwashing machine that failed to reach a minimum final rinse temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The high-temperature Dishwashing machine failed to reach a minimum of 180 degrees Fahrenheit between 10:10 AM and 11:02 AM on (MONTH) 10, (YEAR), when staff was in the process of cleaning trays, dishes, bowls and utensils that were used for breakfast. Facility used paper plates and plastic utensils for lunch and dinner meals on (MONTH) 10, (YEAR). During a face-to-face interview on (MONTH) 17, (YEAR), Employee #10 and/or Employee #11 acknowledged these findings. 3. Facility staff failed to ensure that two (2) of three (3) washing machines were in operating condition in the laundry room. During observations in the laundry room on (MONTH) 11, (YEAR), at 3:10 PM, two (2) of three (3) washing machines were steadily leaking through the bottom of the access door. During a face-to-face interview on (MONTH) 17, (YEAR), at approximately 4:30 PM, Employee #13 acknowledged these findings. 2020-09-01