Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87470(b)(2)(B)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) In addition to subsection (a), when one or more residents in the facility are diagnosed with a contagious disease, the following shall apply: (2) All staff and volunteers providing direct care to a resident who has a contagious disease shall wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to infectious agents or chemicals through the respiratory system, skin, or mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth. PPE may include gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, shoe coverings and eye protection. (B) PPE shall be removed and discarded in the nearest appropriate waste receptacle with a tight-fitting cover immediately following the assisting with direct care for each resident. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Resident #1 (R1)'s bedroom trash can and Bathroom #2 (B2)'s trash can contained used gloves and did not have a tight-fitting cover which poses a potential health and safety risk to three (3) out of three (3) residents in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 03/18/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee agrees to replace the two trash cans with trash cans that have tight-fitting covers and send proof of replacement to the Department by POC due date of 3/18/2026.