§483.10(i) Safe Environment. The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
The facility must provide- §483.10(i)(1) A safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, allowing the resident to use his or her personal belongings to the extent possible. (i) This includes ensuring that the resident can receive care and services safely and that the physical layout of the facility maximizes resident independence and does not pose a safety risk. (ii) The facility shall exercise reasonable care for the protection of the resident's property from loss or theft.
§483.10(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior;
§483.10(i)(3) Clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition;
§483.10(i)(4) Private closet space in each resident room, as specified in §483.90 (e)(2)(iv);
§483.10(i)(5) Adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas;
§483.10(i)(6) Comfortable and safe temperature levels. Facilities initially certified after October 1, 1990 must maintain a temperature range of 71 to 81°F; and
§483.10(i)(7) For the maintenance of comfortable sound levels.
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Observations:
Based on observations, interview with residents and staff, and review of facility policy, it was determined that the facility did not ensure to provide safe, homelike environment for four out of five rooms observed (Room's 301, 302, 303, 304)
Findings include:
Review of facility's policy 'Resident Rights - Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment,' revised April 1, 2022, indicates that "the facility must provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment...housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior."
Observations on January 31, 2025, at 1:00 pm, on third floor unit, in room#301, revealed a missing ceiling tile in resident's restroom, six leaking stains ceiling tiles, leaking stain down the wall in restroom.
Observation of room# 302 revealed leaking stains on ceiling tiles above resident's bed.
Observations of room# 304 revealed missing ceiling tile and three leaking stains on ceiling tiles.
Observations of room# 303 revealed leaking stains on two ceiling tiles.
Interview with Resident R5, in room# 304, bed A, revealed the missing ceiling tile between bed A and bed B, occurred "about a week ago," and no effort was observed to replace the missing tile.
28 Pa Code 201.18(a) Management
28 Pa Code 201.18(b)(1) Management
28 Pa Code 201.18(b)(3) Management
28 Pa Code 201.18(d) Management
28 Pa Code 201.29(a) Resident Rights
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1) Missing and stained ceiling tiles will be replaced in rooms 301, 302, 303 and 304.
2) House wide auditing will be conducted in resident care areas to ensure there are no missing or stained tiles. Tiles will be replaced as needed.
3) Current housekeeping staff will be re-educated on replacing stained and missing ceiling tiles and conducting routine auditing during daily cleaning routine.
4) Maint. Director or designee will do random audits weekly X4 and monthly X2 for missing and/or stained ceiling tiles and replace them as necessary. Results will be reviewed monthly in QAPI and determined if further auditing is necessary.
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