Rachelle's Home I

Keep bathing and hygiene facilities in operating condition

87303(e)(6) Maintenance and Operation (e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (6) Toilet, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in operating condition. Additional equipment shall be provided in facilities accommodating physically handicapped and/or nonambulatory residents, based on the residents' needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that 1 out of 2 facility toilets had a sewage line that was maintained in operating condition, which posed an immediate health risk to residents in care.

87211(a)(1)(D) Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below. This report shall include the resident's name, age, sex and date of admission; date and nature of event; attending physician's name, findings, and treatment, if any; and disposition of the case. (D) Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident, such as psychological abuse of a resident by staff or other residents, or unexplained absence of any resident. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that a report was furnished to the licensing agency regarding inoperability of one out of two facility toilets and its attached sewage line, which posed a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

80087 Buildings and Grounds(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times for the safety and well-being of clients, employees and visitors.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed damaged flooring in the hallway outside bedroom #1, and damaged blinds in bedroom #5, and dark spots on the ceiling of bathroom #1, and water damaged areas on the ceiling outside bedroom #1 which poses a safety risk to clients in care.

Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

87303 Maintenance and Operation(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors This requirement not met as evidenced by photos taken and observation. LPA and staff observed ceramic roof tiles stored on the ground by the back fence, frames for patio furniture, a space heater, other miscellaneous items.