Observations
Clients and staff were interviewed May 23, 2017. Based on the interviews and a review of the facility's "Pest Sighting Log" the facility failed to be free from insect infestation.
A review of the "Pest Sighting Log" indicated that bed bugs were observed on four occasions on the second and fifth floor.
On April 23, 2017 bed bugs were observed in room #502.
On April 24, 2017 bed bugs were observed in room #503.
On May 04, 2017 bed bugs were observed in room #202.
On May 11, 2017 bed bugs were observed in room #202.
Additionally, clients in the N2 Rehabilitation Unit reported that bed bugs were observed in one of the client rooms. It was reported that the infested room was closed and treated by an exterminator.
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Plan of Correction
To buttress existing processes that are in place for pest management, we have purchased two "hot-boxes" in June which are in process of shipment to arrive by 7/14/17. Patient belongings will be treated in the hot-boxes before being taken to the unit or to storage. This will also apply to any belongings subsequently dropped off during a patient's stay. Plan is to have the hot-boxes and related protocols and trainings in place no later than July 31, 2017. Staff training on new equipment and processes to be coordinated through the DON/ADON or designee(s). |