Hazardous items and storageType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87309(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's observation, the licensee failed to safely lock a pair of scissors which were in a first aid kit sitting on the counter, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 10/22/2025 Plan of Correction During LPA's visit, LPA observed the caregiver locked the scissors in the medication cabinet.