complaint·September 27, 2024

due to the dirty pots and pans in the facility. Per review of hospital documents, Resident was seen by the doctor for diarrhea and Enteritis (Bowel condition). Various lab tests were completed, including a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis during this visit. Prescription for antibiotics, Cefpodoxime 200 mg and Metronidazole 500 mg, were prescribe for diarrhea and pneumonia at time of discharge. Per review of the discharge reports, one of the impressions noted by the reviewing doctor reveals that there “is fluid in the small bowel, colon, and rectum, consistent with enterocolitis/diarrhea” Diarrhea and vomiting are 2 of the common symptoms of enterocolitis. Enterocolitis may be caused by various infections including food poisoning. The meals consumed by Resident #1, were also consumed by other residents and no complaints of food poisoning were received. Per interviews conducted with the Administrator and Staff #3, they have not received any complaints from the residents of food poisoning or aware of anyone who had food poisoning. Residents have had symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting at the facility when they had a Covid outbreak. It was not due to food poisoning. The Covid outbreak was reported to the Department on 2/12/24. The kitchen was also toured together with the Administrator. It was observed that the facility has a Ecolab chemical dish washing system in place to wash and disinfect the dishes, utensils, pots and pans. Per information provided, the dishes, utensils, pots and pans are first pre-washed with chemicals, washed and then disinfected. Kitchen staff are trained to use the system to ensure that everything is washed and sanitized correctly. Based on the interviews and documents reviewed during the investigation, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation that the resident had food poisoning as a result of the dirty pots and pans used for cooking, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. No deficiencies were cited on today's visit. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.