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49 BELL MINOR HOME, THE 115020 2200 OLD HAMILTON PLACE NE GAINESVILLE GA 30507 2016-11-10 456 F 0 1 M6O611 Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain two (2) of three (3) ovens in the kitchen in optimal working condition in order to prepare resident meals. This deficient practice had the potential to effect all ninety three (93) residents receiving an oral diet. Findings include: Observation and interview on 11/09/16 at 12:30 p.m. with the Dietary Manager (DM) revealed the 2 ovens under the stove top were not functional and had not be working correctly for the past four (4) months. The DM revealed that sometimes the oven works and sometimes it does not. When asked what it meant, work, the DM revealed sometimes the oven gets hot and sometimes it does not. Continued interview with the DM regarding the interview conducted on 11/07/16 at 12:15 p. m. when she told surveyor there was no kitchen equipment under repair or out of service, the DM revealed the convention was working probably but failed to report the 2 standard ovens did not work at times. Further interview with the DM revealed the free standing convention oven is working properly however there is not enough room to cook food items and re-heat the pureed foods. Interview on 11/09/16 at 1:30 p.m. with the facilities registered dietitian (RD) revealed she was not aware the standard ovens had not been functioning properly for the past 4 months. The RD revealed she visits the facility at least once a month and goes into the kitchen but was not aware of the malfunctioning ovens until today. Interview on 11/09/16 at 2:15 p.m. with CC, Maintenance Assistant revealed he was not aware the dietary department had problems with the ovens. He revealed 2 weeks ago the natural gas to the entire building was shut off to run a new gas line to the back-up generator and all kitchen equipment was turned off. CC revealed he was in the kitchen 2 weeks ago to re-light the pilot on the stove and ovens and the DM did not revealed any concerns with any kitchen equipment. Interview on 11/10/16 at 9:55 a.m. with CC, Maintenance Assistant revealed he expects the DM to submit a work order through the facilities computer system for any kitchen equipment issues. CC confirmed there was no work order submitted for the malfunctioning standard ovens and was only verbally told of the issue yesterday. Continued interview with CC revealed the DM was able to notify him verbally of kitchen equipment issues but expects the DM to follow up by submitting a work order. Interview on 11/10/16 at 10:15 a.m. with the DM revealed she verbally notified a maintenance worker 4 months ago that the ovens were not functioning properly. When which maintenance worker she spoke with the DM asked revealed they no longer are employed with the facility. The DM revealed she had never placed a work order in the computer to notify maintenance the issues with the oven. Interview on 11/10/16 at 11:00 a. m. with the Administrator revealed she was not aware of any issues with the ovens until it was brought to her attention yesterday. When asked if the DM revealed to her that the ovens had not been functioning correctly for the past 4 months, the Administrator was not aware. The Administrator revealed the DM can verbally notify maintenance of a kitchen issue but expects a work order to be completed as follow-up. Continued interview with the Administrator revealed the facility does not have a policy regarding completing work orders for equipment issues. 2020-09-01