cms_NE: 86
Data source: Big Local News · About: big-local-datasette
rowid | facility_name | facility_id | address | city | state | zip | inspection_date | deficiency_tag | scope_severity | complaint | standard | eventid | inspection_text | filedate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86 | AZRIA HEALTH MONTCLAIR | 285054 | 2525 SOUTH 135TH AVENUE | OMAHA | NE | 68144 | 2017-06-06 | 323 | E | 0 | 1 | LLQX11 | LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER: 175 NAC 12-006.18E3a Based on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain water temperatures in a manner to prevent potential burns in 17 resident rooms (315, 317, 401, 403, 404, 405, 104,101,204,100,105,203, 112,201,209,103, and 208). Findings are: The facility policy for Water Temperatures, Safety of dated revised (MONTH) 2010 revealed that: Tap water in the facility shall be kept within a temperature range to prevent scaling of residents. Policy Interpretation and Implementation 1. Water heaters that service resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, and tub/shower areas shall be set to temperatures of no more that 108 degrees Fahrenheit, or the maximum allowable temperature per state regulation. 2. Maintenance staff is responsible for checking thermostats and temperature controls in the facility and recording these checks in a maintenance log. Observations on 5/31/17 at 10:20 AM thru 10:55 AM the following rooms were found to have the following temperatures: Room 315 - 127.7 degrees Fahrenheit Room 317 - 129.7 degrees Fahrenheit Room 401 - 131.5 degrees Fahrenheit Room 403 - 136.7 degrees Fahrenheit Room 404 - 139.2 degrees Fahrenheit Room 405 - 133.2 degrees Fahrenheit Room 104 - 134.2 degrees Fahrenheit Room 101 - 134.8 degrees Fahrenheit Room 204 - 132.2 degrees Fahrenheit Room 100 - 125.0 degrees Fahrenheit Room 105 - 133.6 degrees Fahrenheit Room 203 - 138.5 degrees Fahrenheit Room 112 - 136.9 degrees Fahrenheit Room 201 - 137.1 degrees Fahrenheit Room 209 - 129.6 degrees Fahrenheit Room 103 - 133.0 degrees Fahrenheit Room 208 - 127.2 degrees Fahrenheit Interview with Resident 166 on 5/31/17 at 10:40 AM revealed that the water temperature from the handwashing fixtures was too hot, Resident 166 stated that, is careful not put a hand under the hot water, until cold was added. Interview with Resident 111 confirmed that the water temperature from the handwashing fixtures was hot but that has not been burned, knows to add cold water to wash hands. Interview with Resident 172 confirmed that the water temperature from the handwashing fixtures was in need of being regulated with the cold before using. Record review of Maintenance Logs for the facility revealed that daily temperature checks were being performed in random rooms at random times and that the facility record revealed temperatures of a range of 102-108 on 5/31/17 at 9 AM. Observation on 5/31/17 at 10:50 AM in room 404 with the facility Administrator and Maintained Supervisor revealed that the water temperature from the handwashing fixtures was 133.8 degrees Fahrenheit, with facility and surveyor thermometers. Observation on 5/31/17 at 10:49 AM in room 405 B with the facility Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor revealed that the water temperature from the handwashing fixtures was 133.2 Interview with the facility Administrator confirmed that the water temperatures in resident rooms 315, 317, 401, 403, 404, 405, 104,101,204,100,105,203, 112,201,209,103,and 208, was not in a temperature range to prevent scalding of residents. The facility administrator confirmed that water temperatures feel excessive to the touch. | 2020-09-01 |