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Provider Information


Meadowbrook Place

4000 CEDAR ST
Baker City, OR 97814

Provider ID
70M061
Administrator
SUZANNE MILLER
Phone
(541) 523-6333
Email
smiller@meadowbrookplace.org

Inspection Details


Date
8/29/2024
Event ID
CHOW000071
Inspection type(s)
Change of Owner
Deficiencies cited
4

Citation Details


C0240: Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule


Visit Number
1 - CHOW000071 - Visit
Visit Date
8/29/2024
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0030 (1)(a) Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule (1) The residential care or assisted living facility must provide a minimum scope of services as follows: (a) Three daily nutritious, palatable meals with snacks available seven days a week, in accordance with the recommended dietary allowances found in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines, including seasonal fresh fruit and fresh vegetables; (A) Modified special diets that are appropriate to residents' needs and choices. The facility must encourage residents' involvement in developing menus. (B) Menus must be prepared at least one week in advance, and must be made available to all residents. Meal substitutions must be of similar nutritional value if a resident refuses a food that is served. Residents must be informed in advance of menu changes. (C) Food must be prepared and served in accordance with OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules). This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was clean and maintained in good repair, kitchen staff followed infection control practices, and proper food handling procedures were followed in accordance with the Food Sanitation Rules OAR 333-150-000. Findings include, but are not limited to: On 08/26/24 at 3:30 PM, the main kitchen, walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and dry food storage area were observed to need cleaning in the following areas: a. Kitchen area: * Walls throughout the kitchen had multiple spills, smears, splatters, black streaks, and cobwebs; * Pipes behind multiple appliances had grease, dirt, and debris on them; * Cooktop knobs and handles had sticky matter, built-up grease and dried food debris on them; * Interior walls of the ice-maker machine had unidentified black residue; * Floors throughout the kitchen had food debris and grease in the corners, under equipment and around the perimeter of the kitchen; * Cooktop was covered with burnt-on grease and other residue; * Range hood filters were covered with grease; * Knobs, doors, and handles of various kitchen appliances were missing or covered with grease; * Interior surfaces of various kitchen appliances were covered with grease; * Open shelving and window sills throughout the kitchen were covered with dust and grime; * Racks above the serving line were covered with dust; * Reach-in refrigerator surfaces were covered with spilled liquids and food particles; and * Electrical outlet boxes were covered with grease and dust. b. Walk-in refrigerator and freezer: * Refrigerator and freezer cooling unit fans had a layer of dust and dirt. Ready-to-serve items stored under the unit in the refrigerator were uncovered and open to direct dust and debris contamination from blowing fan; and * Exterior surfaces and handles covered with sticky residue. c. Dining room beverage area: * Juice and coffee machines observed with splatters and fluid build-up; and * Beverage station countertop was damaged. On 08/26/24 at 3:30 pm, the main kitchen was observed to need the following repairs: * The molding around the door frame connecting the dry food area and the main kitchen was missing and/or damaged, exposing underlying drywall and holes in the wall; * Holes in the ceiling up to approximately 6 inches surrounded the copper pipes from various appliances; * Base molding on wall next to convection oven was missing and/or damaged and linoleum on surrounding floor was ripped; * Drop ceiling tiles were cracked or out-of-place; and * Base plate under stove was missing, exposing the gas lines under the stove. On 08/27/24 at 11:35 am, the following improper food handling practices were observed: * Multiple kitchen staff was observed using single-use gloves for multiple tasks, including food handling, cooking and operating appliances; * Individual portions of salad were plated on trays in the walk-in refrigerator and left uncovered; and * Multiple food items in the walk-in refrigerator and reach-in freezers were found not dated and only partially wrapped. Bulk food items were found not dated when opened. Two garbage cans in the kitchen were not covered with lids when not in use. On 08/27/24 at 11:35 am, kitchen staff was observed not following infection control practices: * One kitchen staff was observed not using effective hair restraints; and * Kitchen staff were not wearing aprons when cooking and serving food. The findings were discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 5 (Director Culinary Services) on 08/27/24 at 09:33 am, and with Staff 1 on 08/28/24 at 11:05 am. They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

1. The following actions will be taken to correct the rule violation: a. Implementation of a cleaning schedule for the kitchen. b. Kitchen staff will be trained on proper food handling to ensure infection control practices are followed. Staff will be re-educated on Food Sanitation Rules OAR 333-150-000 to include but not limited to infection control, and proper food handling procedures during kitchen staff inservice on 9/12/24. 2. The violations that occurred will by corrected by the implementation of a cleaning schedule for the kitchen, training for kitchen staff and repair of deficiencies identified. 3. The area needing correction will be discussed weekly in the 1:1 meeting between the Executive Director and Dietary Supervisor and evaluated monthly through the community maintenance system, TELS. Quarterly audits will be conducted by the communities third-party nutrition service to ensure ongoing compliance. 4. Executive Director, Maintenance Director and Dietary Supervisor will ensure that all corrections to violations are completed and monitored for ongoing compliance.


Visit Number
1 - CHOW000071 - Revisit 1
Visit Date
1/16/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0030 (1)(a) Resident Services Meals, Food Sanitation Rule (1) The residential care or assisted living facility must provide a minimum scope of services as follows: (a) Three daily nutritious, palatable meals with snacks available seven days a week, in accordance with the recommended dietary allowances found in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines, including seasonal fresh fruit and fresh vegetables; (A) Modified special diets that are appropriate to residents' needs and choices. The facility must encourage residents' involvement in developing menus. (B) Menus must be prepared at least one week in advance, and must be made available to all residents. Meal substitutions must be of similar nutritional value if a resident refuses a food that is served. Residents must be informed in advance of menu changes. (C) Food must be prepared and served in accordance with OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules). This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0252: Resident Move-in and Eval: Res Evaluation


Visit Number
1 - CHOW000071 - Visit
Visit Date
8/29/2024
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0034 (1-6) Resident Move-in and Eval: Res Evaluation (1) INITIAL SCREENING AND MOVE-IN. (a) The facility must determine whether a potential resident meets the facility's admission requirements. (b) Before the resident moving in, the facility must conduct an initial screening to determine the prospective resident's service needs and preferences. The screening must determine the ability of the facility to meet the potential resident's needs and preferences while considering the needs of the other residents and the facility's overall service capability. (c) Each resident record must include the following information: (A) Prior living arrangements; (B) Emergency contacts; (C) Service plan involvement - resident, family, and social supports; (D) Financial and other legal relationships, if applicable, including, but not limited to:(i) Advance directives;(ii) Guardianship;(iii) Conservatorship; and(iv) Power of Attorney. (E) Primary language; (F) Community connections; and (G) Health and social service providers. (2) RESIDENT EVALUATION - GENERAL. The resident evaluation identifies the resident's preferences, strengths, and relationships, as well as activities that are meaningful to the individual. The evaluation describes the resident's physical health status, mental status, and the environmental factors that help the individual function at their optimal level. The evaluation is the foundation that a facility uses to develop the resident's service plan. The evaluation information may be collected using tools and protocols established by the facility, but must contain the elements stated in this rule.(a) Resident evaluations must be:(A) Performed before the resident moves into the facility, with updates and changes as appropriate within the first 30 days; and(B) Performed at least quarterly, to correspond with the quarterly service plan updates.(C) Reviewed and any updates must be documented each time a resident has a significant change in condition.(D) Done in person and the facility must gather data that is relevant to the needs and current condition of the resident.(E) Documented, dated, and indicate who was involved in the evaluation process.(b) 24 months of past evaluations must be kept in the resident's files in an accessible, on-site location.(c) The facility administrator is responsible for assuring only trained and experienced staff perform resident evaluations.(3) EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS AT MOVE-IN.(a) The resident evaluation must be completed before the resident moves into the facility. This evaluation provides baseline information of the resident's physical and mental condition at move-in.(b) If there is an urgent need and the evaluation is not completed before move-in, the facility must document the reasons and complete the evaluation within eight hours of move-in.(c) The initial evaluation must contain the elements specified in section (5) of this rule, and address sufficient information to develop an initial service plan to meet the resident's needs.(d) The initial evaluation must be updated and modified as needed during the 30 days following the resident's move into the facility.(e) After the initial 30 day move-in period, the initial evaluation must be retained in the resident's file for 24 months. Future evaluations must be separate and distinct from the initial evaluation.(4) QUARTERLY EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS.(a) Resident evaluations must be performed quarterly after the resident moves into the facility.(b) The quarterly evaluation is the basis of the resident's quarterly service plan.(c) The most recent quarterly evaluation, with documented change of condition updates, must be in the resident's current record and available to staff.(d) If the evaluation is revised and updated at the quarterly review, changes must be dated and initialed and prior historical information must be maintained.(5) The resident evaluation must address the following elements:(a) Resident routines and preferences including:(A) Customary routines, such as those related to sleeping, eating, and bathing;(B) Interests, hobbies, and social and leisure activities;(C) Spiritual and cultural preferences and traditions; and(D) Additional elements as listed in 411-054-0027(2).(b) Physical health status including:(A) List of current diagnoses;(B) List of medications and PRN use;(C) Visits to health practitioners, emergency room, hospital, or nursing facility in the past year; and(D) Vital signs if indicated by diagnoses, health problems, or medications.(c) Mental health issues including:(A) Presence of depression, thought disorders, or behavioral or mood problems;(B) History of treatment; and(C) Effective non drug interventions.(d) Cognition, including:(A) Memory;(B) Orientation;(C) Confusion; and(D) Decision-making abilities.(e) Personality, including how the person copes with change or challenging situations.(f) Communication and sensory abilities including:(A) Hearing;(B) Vision;(C) Speech;(D) Use of assistive devices; and(E) Ability to understand and be understood.(g) Activities of daily living including:(A) Toileting, bowel, and bladder management;(B) Dressing, grooming, bathing, and personal hygiene;(C) Mobility ambulation, transfers, and assistive devices; and(D) Eating, dental status, and assistive devices.(h) Independent activities of daily living including:(A) Ability to manage medications;(B) Ability to use call system;(C) Housework and laundry; and(D) Transportation.(i) Pain pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions, including how a person expresses pain or discomfort.(j) Skin condition.(k) Nutrition habits, fluid preferences, and weight if indicated.(l) List of treatments type, frequency, and level of assistance needed.(m) Indicators of nursing needs, including potential for delegated nursing tasks.(n) Review of risk indicators including:(A) Fall risk or history;(B) Emergency evacuation ability;(C) Complex medication regimen;(D) History of dehydration or unexplained weight loss or gain;(E) Recent losses;(F) Unsuccessful prior placements;(G) Elopement risk or history;(H) Smoking. The resident's ability to smoke without causing burns or injury to themselves or others or damage to property must be evaluated and addressed in the resident's service plan; and(I) Alcohol and drug use. The resident's use of alcohol or the use of drugs not prescribed by a physician must be evaluated and addressed in the resident's service plan.(o) Environmental factors that impact the resident's behavior including, but not limited to:(A) Noise.(B) Lighting.(C) Room temperature. (6) If the information has not changed from the previous evaluation period, the information does not need to be repeated. A dated and initialed notation of no changes is sufficient. The prior evaluation must then be kept in the current resident record for reference. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident move-in evaluations addressed all required elements for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#4), whose evaluation was reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 4 was admitted to the facility in 06/2024 with diagnoses including diabetes. The move-in evaluation, dated 06/11/24, failed to address the following required elements: *Interests, hobbies, social, and leisure activities; *Spiritual and cultural preferences and traditions; *List of current diagnoses; *Visits to health practitioners, emergency room, hospital, or nursing facility in the past year; *Personality, including how the person copes with change or challenging situations; and *Environmental factors that impact the resident's behavior including, but not limited to noise, lighting, and room temperature. On 08/29/24, the need to ensure all required elements were addressed in the move-in evaluation was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (Director of Health and Wellness/RN), and Staff 3 (Resident Care Director). They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

1. The following action will be taken to correct the rule violation: a. Resident move-in evaluations will be completed at on all residents to ensure all required elements are met as evidenced by OAR411-054-0034. 2. A system will be put into place to review residents moving into the community to ensure residents have the required move-in evaluations. 3. Resident evaluations prior to move-in, within 30 days and quarterly will be completed by the clinical team to ensure evaluations address all required elements. 4. The Executive Director, Licensed Nurse and Resident Care Coordinator will be responsible to ensure compliance.


Visit Number
1 - CHOW000071 - Revisit 1
Visit Date
1/16/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0034 (1-6) Resident Move-in and Eval: Res Evaluation (1) INITIAL SCREENING AND MOVE-IN. (a) The facility must determine whether a potential resident meets the facility's admission requirements. (b) Before the resident moving in, the facility must conduct an initial screening to determine the prospective resident's service needs and preferences. The screening must determine the ability of the facility to meet the potential resident's needs and preferences while considering the needs of the other residents and the facility's overall service capability. (c) Each resident record must include the following information: (A) Prior living arrangements; (B) Emergency contacts; (C) Service plan involvement - resident, family, and social supports; (D) Financial and other legal relationships, if applicable, including, but not limited to:(i) Advance directives;(ii) Guardianship;(iii) Conservatorship; and(iv) Power of Attorney. (E) Primary language; (F) Community connections; and (G) Health and social service providers. (2) RESIDENT EVALUATION - GENERAL. The resident evaluation identifies the resident's preferences, strengths, and relationships, as well as activities that are meaningful to the individual. The evaluation describes the resident's physical health status, mental status, and the environmental factors that help the individual function at their optimal level. The evaluation is the foundation that a facility uses to develop the resident's service plan. The evaluation information may be collected using tools and protocols established by the facility, but must contain the elements stated in this rule.(a) Resident evaluations must be:(A) Performed before the resident moves into the facility, with updates and changes as appropriate within the first 30 days; and(B) Performed at least quarterly, to correspond with the quarterly service plan updates.(C) Reviewed and any updates must be documented each time a resident has a significant change in condition.(D) Done in person and the facility must gather data that is relevant to the needs and current condition of the resident.(E) Documented, dated, and indicate who was involved in the evaluation process.(b) 24 months of past evaluations must be kept in the resident's files in an accessible, on-site location.(c) The facility administrator is responsible for assuring only trained and experienced staff perform resident evaluations.(3) EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS AT MOVE-IN.(a) The resident evaluation must be completed before the resident moves into the facility. This evaluation provides baseline information of the resident's physical and mental condition at move-in.(b) If there is an urgent need and the evaluation is not completed before move-in, the facility must document the reasons and complete the evaluation within eight hours of move-in.(c) The initial evaluation must contain the elements specified in section (5) of this rule, and address sufficient information to develop an initial service plan to meet the resident's needs.(d) The initial evaluation must be updated and modified as needed during the 30 days following the resident's move into the facility.(e) After the initial 30 day move-in period, the initial evaluation must be retained in the resident's file for 24 months. Future evaluations must be separate and distinct from the initial evaluation.(4) QUARTERLY EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS.(a) Resident evaluations must be performed quarterly after the resident moves into the facility.(b) The quarterly evaluation is the basis of the resident's quarterly service plan.(c) The most recent quarterly evaluation, with documented change of condition updates, must be in the resident's current record and available to staff.(d) If the evaluation is revised and updated at the quarterly review, changes must be dated and initialed and prior historical information must be maintained.(5) The resident evaluation must address the following elements:(a) Resident routines and preferences including:(A) Customary routines, such as those related to sleeping, eating, and bathing;(B) Interests, hobbies, and social and leisure activities;(C) Spiritual and cultural preferences and traditions; and(D) Additional elements as listed in 411-054-0027(2).(b) Physical health status including:(A) List of current diagnoses;(B) List of medications and PRN use;(C) Visits to health practitioners, emergency room, hospital, or nursing facility in the past year; and(D) Vital signs if indicated by diagnoses, health problems, or medications.(c) Mental health issues including:(A) Presence of depression, thought disorders, or behavioral or mood problems;(B) History of treatment; and(C) Effective non drug interventions.(d) Cognition, including:(A) Memory;(B) Orientation;(C) Confusion; and(D) Decision-making abilities.(e) Personality, including how the person copes with change or challenging situations.(f) Communication and sensory abilities including:(A) Hearing;(B) Vision;(C) Speech;(D) Use of assistive devices; and(E) Ability to understand and be understood.(g) Activities of daily living including:(A) Toileting, bowel, and bladder management;(B) Dressing, grooming, bathing, and personal hygiene;(C) Mobility ambulation, transfers, and assistive devices; and(D) Eating, dental status, and assistive devices.(h) Independent activities of daily living including:(A) Ability to manage medications;(B) Ability to use call system;(C) Housework and laundry; and(D) Transportation.(i) Pain pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions, including how a person expresses pain or discomfort.(j) Skin condition.(k) Nutrition habits, fluid preferences, and weight if indicated.(l) List of treatments type, frequency, and level of assistance needed.(m) Indicators of nursing needs, including potential for delegated nursing tasks.(n) Review of risk indicators including:(A) Fall risk or history;(B) Emergency evacuation ability;(C) Complex medication regimen;(D) History of dehydration or unexplained weight loss or gain;(E) Recent losses;(F) Unsuccessful prior placements;(G) Elopement risk or history;(H) Smoking. The resident's ability to smoke without causing burns or injury to themselves or others or damage to property must be evaluated and addressed in the resident's service plan; and(I) Alcohol and drug use. The resident's use of alcohol or the use of drugs not prescribed by a physician must be evaluated and addressed in the resident's service plan.(o) Environmental factors that impact the resident's behavior including, but not limited to:(A) Noise.(B) Lighting.(C) Room temperature. (6) If the information has not changed from the previous evaluation period, the information does not need to be repeated. A dated and initialed notation of no changes is sufficient. The prior evaluation must then be kept in the current resident record for reference. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0610: General Building Exterior


Visit Number
1 - CHOW000071 - Visit
Visit Date
8/29/2024
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0300 (3)(a-h) General Building Exterior (3) GENERAL BUILDING EXTERIOR.(a) All exterior pathways and accesses to the ALF's common-use areas, entrance, and exit ways must be made of hard, smooth material, be accessible, and maintained in good repair.(b) An ALF must take measures to prevent the entry of rodents, flies, mosquitoes, and other insects. There must be locked storage for all poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and other toxic materials. All materials must be properly labeled.(c) ALF grounds must be kept orderly and free of litter and refuse. Garbage must be stored in covered refuse containers.(d) As described in OAR chapter 411, division 057, memory care communities licensed as an ALF must be located on the ground floor.(e) An ALF must provide storage for all maintenance equipment, including yard maintenance tools, if not provided by third party contract.(f) An ALF must provide an accessible outdoor recreation area. The outdoor recreation area must be available to all residents. Lighting must be equal to a minimum of five foot candles. Memory care communities must provide residents with direct access to a secure outdoor recreation area as described in OAR chapter 411, division 57.(g) Outdoor perimeter fencing may not be secured to prevent exit unless the ALF has received written approval from the Department or the ALF is in compliance with OAR chapter 411, division 57 (Memory Care Communities) or OAR 309-032-1500 through 309-032-1565(Enhanced Care Services).(h) An ALF must have an entry and exit drive to and from the main building entrance that allows for a vehicle to pick up and drop off residents and mail deliveries without the need for vehicles to back up. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure all exterior pathways and accesses to the facility's common use areas were maintained in good repair. Findings include, but are not limited to: On 08/27/24 a tour of the facility exterior courtyard and pathways, identified the following deficiencies: *Exterior pathways throughout the facility campus had multiple drop-offs ranging from one to three inches, measured from the concrete to the ground; and *Sections of concrete pathways in the rear courtyard, near a tree, were observed uneven and cracked. These deficiencies created potential fall hazards for residents. On 08/28/24, the building's exterior was toured with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 4 (Director Maintenance). They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

1. The following action will be taken to correct the rule violation: a. Executive Director and Maintenance Director will create a plan to repair identified exterior pathways. b. Pathways will be maintained in accordance of OAR 411-054-0300. 2. Maintenance Director will put in place a system to conduct monthly grounds inspection to ensure exterior pathways are maintained. Area's identified as deficient will be identified and reported to the Executive Director. 3. The area needing correction will be evaluated monthly. Staff will be inserviced on how to report environmental observations on 9/20/24. 4. The Executive Director and Maintenance Director will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance.


Visit Number
1 - CHOW000071 - Revisit 1
Visit Date
1/16/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0300 (3)(a-h) General Building Exterior (3) GENERAL BUILDING EXTERIOR.(a) All exterior pathways and accesses to the ALF's common-use areas, entrance, and exit ways must be made of hard, smooth material, be accessible, and maintained in good repair.(b) An ALF must take measures to prevent the entry of rodents, flies, mosquitoes, and other insects. There must be locked storage for all poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and other toxic materials. All materials must be properly labeled.(c) ALF grounds must be kept orderly and free of litter and refuse. Garbage must be stored in covered refuse containers.(d) As described in OAR chapter 411, division 057, memory care communities licensed as an ALF must be located on the ground floor.(e) An ALF must provide storage for all maintenance equipment, including yard maintenance tools, if not provided by third party contract.(f) An ALF must provide an accessible outdoor recreation area. The outdoor recreation area must be available to all residents. Lighting must be equal to a minimum of five foot candles. Memory care communities must provide residents with direct access to a secure outdoor recreation area as described in OAR chapter 411, division 57.(g) Outdoor perimeter fencing may not be secured to prevent exit unless the ALF has received written approval from the Department or the ALF is in compliance with OAR chapter 411, division 57 (Memory Care Communities) or OAR 309-032-1500 through 309-032-1565(Enhanced Care Services).(h) An ALF must have an entry and exit drive to and from the main building entrance that allows for a vehicle to pick up and drop off residents and mail deliveries without the need for vehicles to back up. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0613: General Building: Doors-Walls, Cleanable


Visit Number
1 - CHOW000071 - Visit
Visit Date
8/29/2024
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0300 (4)(d-i) General Building: Doors-Walls, Cleanable (d) INTERIOR DOORS. Lever-type door handles must be provided on all doors used by residents.(e) EXIT DOORS. Exit doors may not include locks that delay evacuation except as specified by building codes. Such locks may not be installed except with written approval of the Department.(A) Exit doors may not include locks that prevent evacuation.(B) If an electronic code must be entered to use an exit door that code must be clearly posted for residents, visitors, and staff use.(f) WALLS AND CEILINGS. Walls and ceilings must be cleanable in kitchen, laundry, and bathing areas. Kitchen walls must be finished smooth per OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).(g) ELEVATORS. An ALF with residents on more than one floor must provide at least one elevator that meets Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OESC) requirements.(h) The interior of the facility must be free from unpleasant odors.(i) All interior and exterior materials and surfaces (e.g. floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, and furniture) and all equipment necessary for the health, safety, and comfort of the resident must be kept clean and in good repair. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the environment was maintained clean and in good repair. Findings include, but are not limited to: Observations of the facility interior and exterior on 08/26/24 and 08/27/24 identified the following areas in need of cleaning and repair: * Multiple areas of the carpet throughout corridors had stains and black spots; * Multiple walls throughout corridors had significant holes, dings, and paint scrapes; * Multiple apartment doors and door frames had significant dings and paint scrapes; and * Multiple ceiling tiles throughout corridors had cracks and stains. On 08/28/24, the need to ensure the environment was kept clean and in good repair was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) Staff 4 (Director Maintenance). They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

1. The following action will be taken to correct the violation: a. An action plan will be created by the Executive Director and Maintenance Director for the violation's identified that require cleaning and repair. 2. The system will be corrected by the following: a. Implementation of a cleaning schedule to ensure environment is clean, maintained in good repair. b. Inservice staff on how to submit work orders on 9/20/24. 3. The area identified for correction will be evaluated weekly on a community walk by Executive Director and Maintenance Director. 4. The Executive Director and Director of Maintenance will be responsible for ensuring corrections and repairs are made to ensure the environment is maintained clean and in good repair.


Visit Number
1 - CHOW000071 - Revisit 1
Visit Date
1/16/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0300 (4)(d-i) General Building: Doors-Walls, Cleanable (d) INTERIOR DOORS. Lever-type door handles must be provided on all doors used by residents.(e) EXIT DOORS. Exit doors may not include locks that delay evacuation except as specified by building codes. Such locks may not be installed except with written approval of the Department.(A) Exit doors may not include locks that prevent evacuation.(B) If an electronic code must be entered to use an exit door that code must be clearly posted for residents, visitors, and staff use.(f) WALLS AND CEILINGS. Walls and ceilings must be cleanable in kitchen, laundry, and bathing areas. Kitchen walls must be finished smooth per OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).(g) ELEVATORS. An ALF with residents on more than one floor must provide at least one elevator that meets Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OESC) requirements.(h) The interior of the facility must be free from unpleasant odors.(i) All interior and exterior materials and surfaces (e.g. floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, and furniture) and all equipment necessary for the health, safety, and comfort of the resident must be kept clean and in good repair. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: