§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 review of facility policy, observations and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean, safe, comfortable, and homelike environment for three of twelve resident rooms (Residents R6, R19, and R159).
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy "Resident Rights" reviewed 4/1/24, indicated 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.
Review of the admission record indicated Resident R6 admitted to the facility on 11/14/17. Observation on 3/10/25, at 9:34 a.m. Resident R6 was in the electric wheelchair in his room. The foot board of the bed's right side had the corner broken with the particle board halfway off exposing rough, irregular shapes at the perimeter of the board. The perimeter of the resident room walls, just above the baseboards, were gouged deeply and under the wall vent was actually separated from the wall.
Interview with Resident R6 on 3/10/25, at 9:35 a.m. indicated he was unsure how long it's been broken.
Review of the admission record indicated Resident R19 was admitted to the facility on 7/12/24.
Observation of Resident R19's room on 3/10/25, at 9:40 a.m. indicated a vertical wall vent with multiple louver slats damaged.
Review of the admission record indicated Resident R159 was admitted to the facility on 3/1/25.
Observation of Resident R159's room on 3/10/25, at 9:45 a.m. indicated a vertical wall vent with multiple louver slats damaged.
Interview and tour with Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E1 on 3/10/25, at 9:50 a.m. confirmed the observations for Resident R6, Resident R19, and Resident R159, and that there were damaged environments.
Interview on 3/10/25, at 12:00 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable homelike environment for three of twelve resident rooms (Residents R6, R19, and R159).
28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management.
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Resident R6 footboard was replaced with brand new footboard. Resident R6 walls were repaired with new drywall/drywall compound and freshly painted. R159/R19 vertical wall vents were repaired. Maintenance Director and maintenance tech will be educated on regulation 483.10 (i) Safe Environment by administrator or designee. No residents were affected by deficient practice Maintenance director or designee will audit 5 rooms daily for 5 days, weekly for 2 weeks and monthly thereafter to ensure compliance. Corrective process will be reviewed quarterly by the quality improvement and quality assurance committee for further analysis and recommendation to ensure further compliance.
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