cms_SC: 1871
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| 1871 |
PRUITTHEALTH-AIKEN |
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830 LAURENS STREET NORTH |
AIKEN |
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29801 |
2019-12-19 |
925 |
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HRL411 |
Based on observation, interview, review of facility policy it was determine the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program. The findings include: Review of the facility document titled Pest Control - [STATE] with a revision date 6/1/17 documented It is our policy to have program for insect, rodent, and pest control. Pest control will be maintained and conducted in a manner that continually protects the health of the residents . Interview with Family member of Resident #129 on 1[DATE] at 12:05 PM revealed the facility has a bad problem with roaches I have seen them in my mother's room and even took one (1) home with me in my mother's laundry. You can see them scurrying down the hallway in the early morning. If you look in the assisted dining room, you will see them on the walls and in the ceiling lights. Interview with Unit Nurse #2 on 1[DATE] at 11:30 AM revealed the facility has problems with roaches, it seemed like it was getting better, but now they are back. The Unit Nurse stated they're supposed to report the sightings to the Maintenance department through a computerized system, but she had not reported any sightings. The Unit Nurse could not recall the last time the exterminator had been at the facility. During the Resident Council meeting on 1[DATE] at 2:30 PM the residents voiced concerns that included pest control. The residents stated there are roaches throughout the facility. They are everywhere voiced one resident, climbing on the wall, in your clothing and in your bed. They reported this concern in the Council meeting with no results. According to the AT Director, the facility has hired an exterminator to come and spray the facility. Residents stated that was some time ago, but the roaches are still here, and they have increased. Maybe they like the chemical he provides because they are not dying. Interview with Family member of Resident #19 on [DATE] at 3:25 PM revealed she has seen roaches especially during the summer. The family member also stated it would be better if the exterminator focused on spraying outside the facility also. Observation on 1[DATE] at 3:10 PM in the Ritz dining room revealed a dead roach in the top drawer of the credenza. Observation on [DATE] at 9:45 AM during the environmental tour revealed in the community shower room (SPA) several dead roaches in the ceiling lighting. Observations in the surveyors' conference room on [DATE] at 11:34 AM and 1:13 PM revealed a roach climbing up and down the wall. Review of the facility's pest control records revealed extermination services from Ecolab on the following dates: - 3/18/19 (monthly) - 4/18/19 (monthly) - 6/24/19 (monthly - 7/18/19 (monthly) - 8/2/19 - 8/4/19 (monthly) - 8/15/19 (monthly) - 8/30/19 - [DATE] (monthly) - 9/27/19 (monthly) - 10/10/19 - 10/14/19 (monthly) - 10/22/19 (monthly) - [DATE] (monthly) - 11/26/19 (monthly) - 1[DATE] (monthly) However, the records did not reflect whether the effectiveness of the chemicals used eliminated the roaches or identified the contributing factors of the roach infestation. An interview on [DATE] at 3:05 PM with the Nurse Navigator revealed there was a problem with a number of homeless residents admitted to the facility. Their clothing contained roaches and this was a contributing factor to the current roach infestation. The Nurse Navigator further stated if roaches are sighted the nurse should report it through the building computerized system or directly to the Maintenance Director. Interview on [DATE] at 3:33 PM with the Administrator revealed the facility has a contract with Ecolab for monthly visits. If pest sightings occur between the monthly visits, then Ecolab can come out to perform extra spraying and it should be documented in the pest control records. |
2020-09-01 |