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INITIAL COMMENTS
STATE LICENSING SURVEY
The Washington State Department of Health(DOH) in accordance
with WashingtonAdministrative Code (WAC), Chapter 246-322Private
Psychiatric and Alcoholism Hospitals,conducted this health and
safety survey.
Onsite dates: 07/23/19 - 07/26/19.
Examination number: 2019-691
The survey was conducted by:
Surveyor #6Surveyor #10
The Washington Fire Protection Bureauconducted the fire life
safety inspection,
During the course of the survey, surveyorsassessed issues
related to complaint 2019-2838HPSY.
322-025.1A RESP & RIGHTS-COMPLIANCE
WAC 246-322-025 Responsibilities andRights - Licensee and
Department. (1)The licensee shall: (a) Comply withthe provisions of
chapter 71.12 ROWand this chapter;This Washington Administrative
Code is not met
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1. A written PLAN OF CORRECTION isrequired for each deficiency
listed on theStatement of Deficiencies.
2, EACH plan of correction statementmust include the
following:
The regulation number and/or the tagnumber;
HOW the deficiency will be corrected;
WHO is responsible for making thecorrection;
WHAT will be done to preventreoccurrence and how you will
monitor forcontinued compliance; and
WHEN the correction will be completed.
3. Your PLANS OF CORRECTION mustbe returned within 10 calendar
days fromthe date you receive the Statement ofDeficiencies. Your
Plans of Correctionmust be postmarked by August 16, 2019.
4. Return the ORIGINAL REPORT withthe required signatures.
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as evidenced by:
Based on observation and record review, thehospital failed to
submit its policy for charity carewithin 30 days of adoption to the
WashingtonDepartment of Health (Item #1); and failed tomake the
policy available on the hospital's publicwebsite (Item #2).
Failure to provide patient rights policies to thepublic risks
patients' ability to make informeddecisions regarding access to
care.
Reference: RCW 70.170.060 - Current versionsof the hospital's
charity care policy, a plainlanguage summary of the hospital's
charity carepolicy, and the hospital's charity care applicationfor
must be available on the hospital's web site.
WAC 246-453-070 (1) Each hospital shalldevelop, and submit to
the department, charitycare policies, procedures, and sliding
feeschedules consistent with the requirementsincluded in WAC
246-453-020, 246-453-030,246-452-040, and 246-453-050. Any
subsequentmodifications to those policies, procedures, andsliding
fee schedules must be submitted to thedepartment no later than
thirty days prior to theiradoption by the hospital,
Findings included:
Item #1 Policy update
1. Review of the hospital policies posted on theWashington State
Department of Health (DOH)internet website showed that the
hospital'sun-dated, un-numbered policy titled "FinancialAssistance
and Charity Care," was most recentlyupdated with DOH in January
2014.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
12844 MILITARY ROAD SOUTHTUKWILA,WA 98168
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2. On 07/25/19 at 3:15 PM, the Director of Risk &Quality
(Staff #601) provided Surveyor #6 with thehospital's policy number
ADM.C.300, titled"Charity Care," approved 02/19. Staff #601
statedit was the current policy for charity care.
Item #2 Charity care access
1. Review of the hospital's internet websiteshowed that neither
a policy for charity care, noran application for charity care was
available orreferenced.
2. On 05/26/19 at 2:00 PM, during the surveyors'exit conference,
the Director of Risk & Quality(Staff #601) confirmed the
hospital's internetwebsite had not been updated to include
thecurrent policy for charity care.
322-035.1GPOLICIES-EMERGENCYCARE
WAC 246-322-035 Policies andProcedures. (1) The licensee
shalldevelop and implement the followingwritten policies and
proceduresconsistent with this chapter andservices provided: (g)
Emergencymedical care, including: (I) Physicianorders; (ii) Staff
actions in theabsence of a physician; (iii) Storingand accessing
emergency supplies andequipment;This Washington Administrative Code
is not metas evidenced by:
Based on observation, interview, and review ofhospital policies
and procedures, the hospitalfailed to ensure staff checked and
verified the
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correct serial-numbered lock when performing adaily Emergency
Crash Cart EquipmentChecklist.
Failure to verify the correct serial-numbered lockon the
emergency cart could result in a cartwithout the supplies listed
within that could riskpotential delays In providing emergency
care.
Findings included:
1. Review of the hospital's policy and proceduretitled,
"Emergency Cart" policy number PC.C.110,reviewed 01/19, showed that
there are seven (7)emergency carts in the hospital and
checkednightly by the Charge Nurse. A log fordocumenting daily
checks is located on the cartincludes: date, lock serial number,
locked Y/N,suction checked Y/N, back board, and signatureof the
staff member checking the cart.
2. On 07/24/19 at 2:00 PM, Surveyor #10inspected the emergency
cart located on the 3rdfloor North Unit. A review of the emergency
cartchecklist for July 2019 showed a lock serialnumber #154254
entered for the last 24 days, onthe list. A closer look at the
actual red serial lockshowed a lock number #326884.
3. During an interview on 07/24/19 at 3:50 PM,the North Unit
Nurse Manager (Staff #1001)confirmed the incorrect checklist
entry.
322-035.1V POLICIES-FOOD SERVICE
WAC 246-322-035 Policies andProcedures. (1) The licensee
shalldevelop and implement the followingwritten policies and
procedures
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B. WING
(X3) DATE SURVEYCOMPLETED
07/26/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
CASCADE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
12844 MILITARY ROAD SOUTHTUKWILA.WA 98168
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consistent with this chapter andservices provided; (v) Food
serviceconsistent with chapter 246-215WAC and WAC 246-322-230.This
Washington Administrative Code is not metas evidenced by:
Based on document review and interview, thehospital failed to
develop and implement policiesand procedure to ensure compliance
with theWashington State Retail Food Code (Chapter246-215 WAC).
Failure to develop food service policies that directfood
preparation and service in compliance withfood safety standards
places patients and staff atrisk from food borne illness.
Findings included:
1. On 07/24/19 between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM,Surveyor #6 toured
the kitchen and dining roomwith the Dietary Services Director
(Staff #602).During the tour, the surveyor requested a copy ofthe
hospital's policy for cooling potentiallyhazardous foods (PHF).
Staff #602 provided aninformation sheet copied from the New York
StateDepartment of Health's public website.
2. On 07/24/19 at 2:00 PM, during an interviewwith the Director
of Risk & Quality (Staff #601),Surveyor #6 requested copies of
all food servicepolicies. At 3:15 PM Staff #601 provided copies
oftemperature logs, food storage logs, sanitizerlogs, and food
safety information handouts. Staff#601 stated that she was not able
to locate anyapproved policies related to food sen/ice.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
12844 MILITARY ROAD SOUTHTUKWILA,WA 98168
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322-040,1 ADMIN-ADOPT POLICIES
WAC 246-322-040 Governing Body andAdministration. The governing
bodyshall: (1) Adopt written policiesconcerning the purposes,
operation andmaintenance of the hospital, and thesafety, care and
treatment ofpatients;This Washington Administrative Code is not
metas evidenced by:
Based on interview, medical record review, andreview of the
hospital's policies and procedures,the hospital failed to assure
that policies andprocedures were reviewed and revised to
reflectcurrent clinical practice.
Failure to review and revise policies to reflectcurrent practice
prevents the hospital staff fromcarrying out all of the functions
of the organizationand risks unsafe, inconsistent patient care.
Findings included:
1. Record review of the hospital's policy andprocedure titled,
"Policies and Procedures," policy#ADIV1.P.500 reviewed 05/19,
showed that thehospital will have policies and procedures in
placethat will reflect evidence-based practice andguide staff to
carry out all of the functions of thehospital to promote safe,
consistent, high-qualitycare.
a. Record review of the hospital's policy andprocedure titled,
"Diabetes: Patient Care," policy#PC.D.200 reviewed 02/19, showed
that staff willtreat a blood sugar level below 70 by following
thehypoglycemia protocol and staff will not withholdscheduled
insulin doses. For treatment of high or
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B. WING
(X3) DATE SURVEYCOMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
CASCADE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
12844 MILITARY ROAD SOUTHTUKWILA.WA 98168
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low blood sugar levels, staff will foilow physicianorders and/or
Cascade Behavioral Hospitalnursing procedure.
b. Record review of the hospital's pharmacypolicy and procedure
titled, "IntravenousTherapy," policy #MM.05.01.07 reviewed
05/18,showed that the hospital offers no intravenoustherapy
services (no IV solutions or supplies) anda home health agency will
administer allintravenous medication on site.
2. Review of Patient #1 001 's medical record on07/24/19 at 1:25
PM, showed a pre-printed ordersheet to guide staff on the treatment
of thepatient's blood glucose levels. Review of theorder form
showed it was labeled with thepatient's ID stamp and a hand written
noteshowing orders were faxed to pharmacy. The topof the form
showed orders for monitoring thepatient's blood glucose (before
meals & atbedtime), showed Regimen #1 and #2 guidelinesfor
supplemental insulin according to the currentpatient's blood
glucose level, and the bottom ofthe form showed the hypoglycemia
protocol.
The hypoglycemia protocol provides steps thatstaff will follow
to treat a diabetic patient with ablood glucose level
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3. During an interview on 07/24/19 at 2:00 PM,the Chief Nursing
Officer [CNO] (Staff #1002)confirmed that the hospital does not
provide staffsupplies or medications to administer
medicationintravenously. The CNO was asked how staffcould follow
the hypoglycemia protocol for Patient#1001 if the hospital does not
provide intravenousservices. The CNO stated that if the
patient'sblood glucose level reaches a critical point andbecomes
unconscious, then staff are to call 911.
4. During an interview on 07/25/19 at 1:00 PM,the hospital's
Pharmacist (Staff #1003) reviewedPatient #1001's blood glucose
order form andrevealed that the form's approval date (showed inthe
footer) was 05/18. The Pharmacist alsostated that the hospital does
not stock D50Wintravenous solutions and it is not available.
Hestated that the pre-printed blood glucose orderform will need to
be reviewed and revised by theP & T committee.
322-100.1E INFECT CONTROL-PROVISIONS
WAC 246-322-100 Infection Control.The licensee shall: (1)
Establish andimplement an effective hospital-wideinfection control
program, whichincludes at a minimum: (f) Provisionsfor: (i)
Providing consultationregarding patient care practices,equipment
and supplies which mayinfluence the risk of infection;(ii)
Providing consultation regardingappropriate procedures and
productsfor cleaning, disinfecting andsterilizing; (iii) Providing
infection
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
12844 MILITARY ROAD SOUTHTUKWILA,WA 98168
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control information for orientationancf in-service education for
staffproviding direct patient care; (iv)Making recommendations,
consistentwith federal, state, and locallaws and rules, for methods
of safeand sanitary disposal of: (A)Sewage; (B) Solid and liquid
wastes;and (C) Infectious wastes includingsafe management of
sharps;This Washington Administrative Code is not metas evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and documentreview, the
hospital failed to implement aneffective procedure to monitor the
physicalenvironment for situations that support the growthof
microorganisms that could spread infectiousdisease.
Failure to prevent the growth and spread ofwaterborne pathogens
places patients, staff, andvisitors at risk for infections.
Reference: CDC Legionelia Toolkit, Developing aWater Management
Program to ReduceLegionella Growth & Spread in Buildings;
APractical Guide to Implementing IndustryStandards, updated
05/15/17. Elements of aneffective water management program
includeidentification of areas where water could pool andstagnate,
apply and monitor control measures,establish corrective actions to
intervene whencontrols are not met, evaluate the
program'seffectiveness, and document the activities.
Findings included:
1. Document review of the hospital's policy titled,"Water
Management Plan," Policy #F.WMP. 100
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
12844 MILITARY ROAD SOUTHTUKWILA,WA 98168
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approved 11/18, showed that ice/water dispenserdrain lines are
not identified as areas where watercould pool and stagnate; control
measures/limits,including elimination of stagnant water
andmonitoring disinfectant levels are not identified;corrective
actions do not address equipmentdrain lines; and the verification
process(evaluation) refers to semiannual testing withoutidentifying
testing protocols.
Document review of Follett Symphony series Iceand Water
Dispensers Installation, Operation andService Manual showed that
drains must maintainat least 1/4-inch per foot of slope on
horizontalruns.
2. During the survey, Surveyor #6 made thefollowing observations
of 6 ice/water dispensers:
a. On 07/23/19 at 2:00 PM, Surveyor #6 touredUnit 2-W with the
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)(Staff #603). Surveyor #6 observed a
Follettbrand Symphony series ice/water dispenser in thedining room.
The lce/water dispenser's drain lineran horizontally with a dip
that allowed water topool. The drain line did not maintain the
requiredslope.
b. On 07/24/19 at 10:10 AM, Surveyor #6 touredthe hospital's
kitchen and cafeteria with theDietary Director (Staff #609).
Surveyor #6observed a Hoshizaki brand ice/water dispenserwith a
clear PVC (polyvinyi chloride) drain hosethat rested horizontally
across the flat surface of acabinet for a length of approximately
2-feet. Thedrain hose showed significant black slimeaccumulation
indicating bacterial growth.
c. On 07/24/19 at 10:55 AM, Surveyor #6 touredUnit 2-N with the
Nurse Manager (Staff #609).
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12844 MILITARY ROAD SOUTHTUKWILA,WA 98168
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Surveyor #6 observed a Follett brand Symphonyseries ice/water
dispenser in the Day Room. Theice/water dispenser's drain line ran
horizontallywith a dip that allowed water to pool. The drainline
did not maintain the required slope.
d. On 07/25/19 at 10:50 AM, Surveyor #6 touredUnit 3-N with the
Nurse Manager (Staff #610) andthe Director of Facilities (Staff
#606). Surveyor #6observed a Follett brand Symphony seriesice/water
dispenser in the Clean Utility room. Theice/water dispenser's drain
line ran through anopening in the countertop and was not
visible.Staff #606 stated that special tools were requiredto access
the space below the countertop andthat the drain line installation
was the same asother countertop ice/water dispensers. Staff
#606stated he did not know whether the drain linemaintained the
required slope.
e. On 07/25/19 at 11:30 AM, Surveyor #6 touredUnit 3-W with the
Nurse Manager (Staff #611)and the Director of Facilities (Staff
#606).Surveyor #6 observed a Follett brand Symphonyseries ice/water
dispenser in the pantry for thedining room. The ice/water
dispenser's drain lineran through an opening in the countertop and
wasnot visible. Staff #606 stated that special toolswere required
to access the space below thecountertop and that the drain line
installation wasthe same as other countertop ice/waterdispensers.
Staff #606 stated he did not knowwhether the drain line maintained
the requiredslope.
f. On 07/25/19 at 11:45 AM, Surveyor #6 touredUnit 4-W with the
Nurse Manager (Staff #611)and the Director of Facilities (Staff
#606).Surveyor #6 observed a Follett brand Symphonyseries ice/water
dispenser in the Clean Utility
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room. The ice/water dispenser's drip tray was fullof water (not
draining). The drain line ran throughan opening in the countertop
and was not visible.Staff #606 stated that special tools were
requiredto access the space below the countertop andthat the drain
line installation was the same asother ice/water dispensers. Staff
#606 stated hedid not know whether the drain line maintainedthe
required slope.
322-120.7 MAINTENANCE P&P
WAC 246-322-120 Physical EnvironmentThe licensee shall: (7)
Implementcurrent, written policies, procedures,and schedules for
maintenance andhousekeeping functions;This Washington
Administrative Code is not metas evidenced by:
Based on observation, document review, andinterview, the
hospital failed to ensure that staffmembers properly performed
housekeepingfunctions, including failure to maintain a
cleanenvironment (1), failure to maintain environmentalsurfaces in
smooth, non-absorbent, and easilycleanable condition (2), and
failure to adequatelyand effectively disinfect environmental
surfaces inpatient rooms (3).
Failure to properly perform housekeepingfunctions places
patients, staff, and visitors at riskof increased exposure to
allergens and harmfulmlcroorganisms.
Findings included:
Item #1 - Clean environment
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Reference: Guidelines for EnvironmentalInfection Control in
Health-Care Facilities.Recommendations from CDC and the
HealthcareInfection Control Practices Advisory Committee(HICPAC),
2003; updated July 2019. Pg. 147. ERecommendations - Environmental
Services;subsection E. Keep housekeeping surfaces (e.g.,floors,
walls, and tabletops) visibly clean on aregular basis and clean up
spills promptly.
1. Document review of the hospital's policy titled,"Belongings
(Patient)," policy #PC.B.100reviewed 02/19, showed that the
hospital shouldprovide for safe and appropriate management
ofpatients' personal belongings.
Document review of the hospital's documenttitled, "Quick
Reference: EnvironmentalCleaning," revised 10/17, showed that
equipmentwith visibly soiled surfaces should be scrubbedwith a
cleaner/detergent or disinfectant.
2. On 07/23/19 from 10:50 AM to 3:10 PM,Surveyor #6 toured
patient care areas with theChief Nursing Officer (CNO) (Staff
#603). Theobservations showed unclean areas, excessiveamounts of
dirt, dust, and debris, and items/areaswhose readiness for use
could not bedetermined;
a. Room #103 (used for video court) - patientcare equipment that
could not be identified asclean or disinfected, or whether it had
been used:a wheelchair, a disposable, cone-style face maskhanging
from a push handle of the wheelchair, 2sets of cloth restraints
lying on the seat of thewheelchair, 2 Ambu® disposable face
masksloose in a drawer.
b. Assessment Room #4 (used for medicalA/ital
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signs assessment) - no sanitizer/disinfectantwasavailable for
sanitizing patient care items afteruse. There was no indicator that
informed staffwhether the room was ready for use.
c. Assessment Room #2 " contained soiledclothing and discarded
paper products. Therewas no indicator that informed staff whether
theroom was ready for use.
d. Patient Belongings Storage (Room 4 in the "oldsurgical
suite") - over-flowing garbage bin, trashon the floor throughout
the room, disorganizedstorage of patient belongings on the floor
andshelves intermingled with debris.
e. Soiled Utility on Unit 2-W - stained surfaceunder the sink,
dirt & debris along floor coving.
f. An OfficeA/isitation Room on Unit 2-W - dirt &debris on
the floor.
3. On 07/23/19 at 11:15 AM. Surveyor #6interviewed Staff #603
and a Milieu Specialist(Staff #605) about the patient care items
listed inRoom #103. Staff #605 stated that the wheelchairshould
have been disinfected after patient use,but that she did not know
whether that had beendone. Staff #605 stated she did not know of
apolicy or procedure to launder cloth restraints,and that they
might have been used up to 5 timesin the past year without being
cleaned or sanitizedafter patient use. Staff #603 stated that
theAmbu® bags were probably left over from aprevious hospital
facility.
4. On 07/24/19 from 10:40 AM to 1:45 PM,Surveyor #6 toured
patient care areas with theDirector of Risk & Quality (Staff
#601). Theobservation showed unclean areas and
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accumulation of dirt, dust, and debris:
a. Clean Utility on Unit 2-N " an electric razorblade guard was
covered with whisker debris, theemergency cart had a layer of dust
on the topsurface, 2 bladder scanners and a patient vitalsigns
monitor had dried debris on the housingsurfaces; 3 rolling stands
for patient careequipment had dust and debris on their
surfaces.
b. Seclusion room on Unit 2"N - accumulation ofdust in the
corners & along the bed pedestal.
c. Shower/toilet Room #386 on Unit 3-S-significant dust
accumulation on exhaust fancover.
Item #2 - Cleanable surfaces
1. On 07/23/19 at 12:00 PM, during a tour ofpatient intake areas
with the CNO (Staff #603),Surveyor #6 observed a couch in
AssessmentRoom 2 with a tear in the vinyl upholstery suchthat the
cloth padding was exposed. Cloth isabsorbent and not a cleanabte
surface.
2. At the time of the observation, the surveyorasked Staff #603
about the torn vinyl. Staff #603stated that a repair request would
be madeimmediately.
3. On 07/24/19 at 10:55 AM, during a tour ofpatient care areas
with the Director of Risk &Quality (Staff #601), Surveyor #6
observeduncleanable surfaces in the Unit 2-N Dayroom:
a. Five chairs with worn vinyl upholstery such thatthe
structural mesh fabric was exposed. Themesh fabric is absorbent and
not a cleanablesurface.
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b. Wall surfaces along the window and on asupport column had
deep gouges such thatsheetrock was exposed. Sheetrock is
absorbentand not a cleanable surface.
4. At the time of the observations, the surveyorasked Staff #601
about the worn vinyl andgouges in the wall. Staff #601 stated that
thosesurfaces should be repaired.
5. On 07/25/19 at 11:45 AM, during a tour ofpatient care areas
with the Director of Facilities(Staff #606), Surveyor #6 observed
uncleanablesurfaces in the Unit 4-W Clean Utility:
a. Counter edges and cabinet doors had areas ofbroken and
missing laminate such that particleboard was exposed. Particle
board is absorbentand not a cleanable surface.
b. Drawers and cabinet surfaces had areas ofswollen particle
board.
6. At the time of the observations, the surveyorasked the Unit
4-W Nurse Manager (Staff #611)about the exposed and swollen
particle board.Staff #611 stated that the surfaces were
notcleanable,
Item #3 - Disinfection of environmental surfaces
1. Reference Sheet Virex II 256 - EPAReg. No.70627-24 states
that all surfaces must remainwet for 10 minutes.
Document review of the hospital's policy titled,"Daily Cleaning
of Toilet - Tub," Policy #ES.D.300dated 06/19, showed that facility
staff are to useVirex 256 disinfectant solution to clean toilet
seat,
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top, and underneath and around hinge.
2. On 07/25/19 at 10:30 PM, Surveyor #6observed a housekeeper
(Staff #607) perform aterminal cleaning of Patient Room #392 on
Unit3-N, During the process, the surveyor observedineffective
disinfectant use:
a. Staff #607 used a wiping cloth that had beensoaked in Virex
II 256 (a quaternary disinfectantsolution) to wipe surfaces around
the room.When disinfecting the door handles and mirror,Staff #607
wiped the surfaces with thedisinfectant cloth and then immediately
wiped thesurfaces with a dry cloth.
b. Staff #607 used a disinfectant soaked cloth towipe the toilet
bowl but used a dry cloth to wipethe toilet seat, top, and
underneath.
3. At the time of the observations, Surveyor #6asked Staff #607
about the disinfectant solution.Staff #607 stated that the solution
was Virex andthat surfaces must remain wet 10 minute for
thedisinfectant to be effective.
322-230.1 FOOD SERVICE REGS
WAC 246-322-230 Food and DietaryServices. The licensee shall:
(1)Comply with chapters 246-215 and246-217 WAC, food service;This
Washington Administrative Code is not metas evidenced by:
Based on observation, interview, and documentreview, the
hospital failed to implement policiesand procedures consistent with
the WashingtonState Retail Food Code (Chapter 246-215 WAC).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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Failure to follow food safety standards placespatients at risk
from food borne illness.
Findings included:
Item #1 Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF)temperature control
1. On 07/24/19 between 9:10 AM and 10:30 AM,Surveyor #6 toured
the hospital's kitchen andcafeteria with the Dietary Director
(Staff #609).Surveyor #6 requested a copy of the hospital'spolicy
for cooling potentially hazardous foods(PHF). Staff #609 provided
an information sheettitled, "Cooling and Reheating of
PotentiallyHazardous Foods." Review of the informationsheet showed
that it is a page from the New YorkState Department of Health's
public website. Thedocument directs that PHFs must be cooled to
45degrees Fahrenheit. Washington State RetailFood Code requires
PHFs to be cooled to 41degrees Fahrenheit.
Reference: Washington State Retail Food Code(WAG) 246-215-03515;
WAC 246-215-03520
2. During the survey, Surveyor #6 made thefollowing observations
of phf cold holdingtemperatures that exceeded the requiredmaximum
of41 degrees Fahrenheit:
a. Unit 2-W pantry: Yi pint milk - 45.4 degreesFahrenheit; 6-oz
container of yogurt - 49.1degrees Fahrenheit;
b. Unit 3-W pantry: Vi pint milk" 45 degreesFahrenheit; cheese
stick - 51 degreesFahrenheit.
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Reference: Washington State Retail Food Code246-215-03525
Item #2 Handwashing sink
3. On 07/24/19 at 10:10 AM, Surveyor #6inspected the cafeteria.
The surveyor observedthere was no handwashing sink near the
cafeteriatray line, where staff plate and serve
ready-to-eatfood.
4. At the time of the observation, Surveyor #6interviewed a food
service worker (Staff #612)about handwashing during food service at
the trayline. Staff #612 stated that staff could use ahandwashing
sink in the kitchen.
The nearest handwashing sink to the cafeteria isthrough a
latching door, across a hallway, andthrough another doorway. The
nearesthandwashing sink does not allow convenient useby food
employees, as required.
Reference: Washington State Retail Food Code246-215-05255
322-240.4A LAUNDRY-WATER TEMPERATURE
WAG 246-322-240 Laundry. The licenseeshall provide: (4) When
laundry iswashed on the premises: (a) Anadequate water supply and a
minimumwater temperature of 140 F in washingmachines;This
Washington Administrative Code is not metas evidenced by:
Based on obsen/ation and interview, the hospitalfailed to ensure
the water supply used for on-site
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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patient laundry services reaches a minimumtemperature of 140
degrees Fahrenheit.
Failure to use sufficiently hot wash water placespatients at
risk of illness due to insufficientreduction of microbial
contamination in patientlaundry.
Findings included:
1. On 07/24/19 at 9:10 AM, Surveyor #6 used aninstant read
thermometer to assess thetemperature of hot water at a handwashing
sinkin the hospital kitchen. The temperature wasassessed at 116.8
degrees Fahrenheit after 90seconds.
At 11:05 AM, Surveyor #6 used an instant readthermometer to
assess the temperature of hotwater at the service sink in the
Soiled Utility roomon Unit 2-N. The temperature was assessed
at104.1 degrees Fahrenheit after 3 minutes.
2. On 07/25/19 at 10:00 AM, Surveyor #6interviewed the
Facilities Director (Staff #606)and the CNO (Staff #603) about hot
watertemperature available to the on-site washingmachines for
patient laundry. Staff #606 statedthat each patient unit had a
domestic washingmachine and that the hot water source for
eachmachine was the same system that serves therest of the
hospital. Staff #606 stated that none ofthe washing machines had
heat boosters to raisethe water temperature to the required
minimumtemperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
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State Licensing Survey
July 23-26, 2019
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How the Deficiency Wilt Be Corrected
Charity Care policy: The Chief FinancialOfficer revised the
current Charity Care
policy ADM.C.300 and submitted it to theDepartment of Health. It
will be
upioaded to Cascades website by8/30/19.
Crash Cart: A new log will beimplemented by 8/23/19 on all
crashcarts. All crash carts will be opened,
expiration dates noted on all supplies inthe carts and carts
will be re-locked on8/23/19. All nursing staff will be
educated on the new logs and how to
complete them properly on 8/29/19.Follow up education will be
provided tothose who do not attend the 8/29/19nursing staff
meeting.
Foodborne Illness policy: The hospital's
policies on foodborne illness were not
located at the time of survey. Policies
were subsequently located and placed inthe proper location on
our public drive.
Cooling foods policy: A policy for coolingpotentially hazardous
foods will bedeveloped. Ail dietary staff will beeducated on this
policy. This policy willbe submitted for approval by QualityCouncil
and the Medicai Executive
Responsible Individual(s)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Nursing Officer
Dietary Manager
Dietary Manager
Estimated Date ofCorrection
8/14/19 submitted toDepartment ofHealth
8/30/19 upload toCascade's website.
New logs and audits
will begin on 8/23/19and continue for a
minimum of 3months to ensure
sustained
compliance.
8/16/19
9/13/19
Monitoring procedure; Target for Compliance
The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible
for ensuring the Department of Health has themost current copy
of the hospital's CharityCare policy annually. Cascade's website
will
reflect the same policy as well as an
applicationfor charity care. Target forcompliance is 8/30/19
Nursing Supervisors will audit the crash carts
and the logs on a daily basis to ensuresustained compliance. Any
deficiencies will be
corrected immediately and staff will be re-
educated if necessary. Target for compliance is
8/23/19
Dietary Manager re-educated regarding policy
location and content.
Kitchen staff will be educated on the CoolingFoods policy. New
staff will receive education
upon hire. Dietary Manager will continue tomonitor the
temperatures and timeframes
while cooling foods.
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Committee during their August monthlymeetings.
Intravenous Fluids: Both the pharmacy
and hospital policies will be revised toremove instructions on
treatment with
intravenous fluids. The policy changeswill go through The
Pharmacy andTherapeutics Committee/ Quality Counciland Medical
Executive Committee attheir regularly scheduled Augustmeetings. All
clinical staff will beeducated regarding the changes in the
policies after final approval by the abovecommittees.
Water Management plan: The Water
Management policy will be revised toinclude the identification
of ice/waterdrain lines as a place where water could
stagnate; control measures/limits
including the elimination of stagnantwater and the monitoring of
disinfectantieveis. Verification process during
semiannual testing identifies testing
protocols and parameters.
Ice Machines: All ice machines drain
lines were inspected and adjusted tomeet the standard slope
requirement on
8/5/19. 2W drain line was reinstalled/kitchen line was replaced
and reinstalled,
2N reinstalled/ 3N checked and was atthe appropriate slope/ 3W
checked andwas at the appropriate slope, 4W
checked and was at the appropriateslope. Additionally/ all the
ice machines
have a built in drain separation inside theunits themselves to
prevent backfill of
any kind.
Chief Medical Officer, LeadPharmacist & Chief
Nursing Officer
Director of Facilities
Director of Facilities
8/30/19
9/27/19
8/5/19
New polices will be approved and clinical staffwill be educated
by August 30th, 2019.The Chief Nursing Officer, Chief
MedicalOfficer and Lead Pharmacist reviewed all otherpolicies to
ensure no others mentioned
intravenous therapy.
The Water Management monitoring
procedure will be developed and implementedby 9/27/19. Director
of Facilities will reportwater management activities monthly to
CEO
moving forward.
Inspected/corrected 8/5/19. Monthlyinspections of ice machine
drain lines for any
buildup, biockage and for correct slope by theDirector of
Facilities will begin 9/2/19.
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Housekeeping staff completed a deepclean of the belongings room
on 8/5/19.Housekeeping staff will dean this areadaily moving
forward.
Clean Environment: CourtWheel chair for court was cleaned.
Cleaning/disinfecting wipes were stockedin the court area. Ambu
bags were
disposed of. Cloth Restraints were
laundered. Nursing and court staff were
educated on the mandatory cleaning ofthese items after each
patient use:
wheelchair, restraints and any other
items that are used on a patient. A
clipboard with a log was implemented todemonstrate that these
items are
cleaned after every patient use.
Clean environment: Assessment rooms
Staff have been provided with wipes for
cleaning equipment and other surfaces
between patients. A clipboard is postedto demonstrate when each
room was
last cleaned. The Dynamap (vital signmachine) was relocated to
the
admissions area and staff were trained
regarding the new location for its storageand cleaning.
All staff who discharge or admit patientsin these rooms have
been instructed to
clean the room after the patient has
discharged and document the cleaningon the clipboard.
The Director of Facilities is researchingoptions for indicators
to be placedoutside the doors of these rooms to
indicate if the room is in use/dirty or
Director of Facilities
Director of Facilities
Chief Nursing Officer,Director of intake. Director
of Facilities & Infection
Control Nurse
8/5/19
8/5/19
8/30/19
Deep cleaning occurred on 8/5/19. Dailycleaning began 8/6/19.
Director of Facilitieswill monitor this area weekly for
cleanliness.
Director of Facilities will include the
monitoring of the cleaning and completion ofthe log on his
monthly rounds beginning
9/2/19.
Intake staff and Nurse Supervisors wii! assess
all of the rooms daily at random intervals for
maintained compliance starting 8/30/19. Anyrooms found out of
compliance will beimmediately cleaned and staff responsible
wiiireceive 1:1 on the spot re-education.
Infection Controi nurse will add these rooms
to their monthly rounding and report anyfindings to CNO,
Director of Intake andDirector of Facilities starting 8/30/19.
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available/dean to install by 9/30/19.Housekeeping staff
thoroughly clean allassessment rooms in the Intake areas
once daily.
Clean environment: 2N Clean utilityroom. Electric trimmer was
removed and
discarded. Disposable trimmers were
purchased last year, staff reminded touse only those trimmers
with thedisposable heads and to clean the basebetween each patient
use. No other
reusable trimmers remain at Cascade.
Housekeeping staff were re-educated on
cleaning all surfaces to include the crashcart tops.
Nursing staff educated to clean allpatient care equipment after
each
patients use and if the item needs a
more thorough clean on the bases or
stands, they are to inform the Director of
Facilities.
Clean Environment; Cleanable Surfaces
A complete hospital inspection wascompleted on furniture in
patient care
areas. Chairs were removed from the
units/ soiled or damaged coverings were
replaced with replaced with new vinyl on8/2/19. The couch in
assessment room 2was sent out for repair and replaced with
additional chairs until its return.
Wall surface damage has been repaired
and repainted in 2N.
4 west utility room broken and missinglaminate on counter edges,
cabinet
doors and drawers are scheduled to be
Director of NursingDirector of Facilitiesinfection Control
Nurse
Director of FacilitiesInfection Control Nurse
8/6/19
9/25/19
Infection Control has added patient care
equipment to their monthly rounds and willnotify Director of
Nursing and the Director of
Facilities if any items are in need of cleaning.Monthly Founding
begins in August 2019.
infection Control has added the inspection of
all furniture to their monthly rounds and wiflreport any
findings or soiled or damagedfurniture to the Director of
Facilities monthlyfor immediate removal or repair. Monthly
rounding begins in August 2019.Infection control will also
monitor all cleanablesurfaces to include cabinets/ countertops/
walls and floors on their monthly rounds forany damage and
inform the Director of
Facilities immediately/ if discovered/ to initiatea work order
for repair.
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repaired/replaced by an external vendoron 9/25/19
Clean Environment: 2W soiled utilityroom, 21M seclusion room
&
office/visitation room have been deepcleaned. Housekeeping was
re-educated
about getting floor corners cleaned in ailareas of the hospital.
The area below thesink on 2W has been cleaned andsecured closed
with screws.
Clean Environment Shower/toiletexhaust fans: All exhaust fans
have been
cleaned. They will be externally cleanedby housekeeping daily
moving forward.Preventative maintenance is performed
every 3 months where the exhaust fans
are opened, assessed for proper
functionality, oiled & deep cleaned.
Clean Environment: Ineffectivedisinfectant use. All Housekeeping
staffattended mandatory training on CleaningProcedures and proper
disinfectant use
on 8/9/19. They will also receiveadditional training from the
cleaningvendor on 8/22/19 on disinfectant dwelltimes and cleaning
procedures.
Potentially Hazardous Foods: A policyfor cooling potentially
hazardous foodswil! be developed and implemented by9/13/19. All
dietary staff will be
educated on this policy. This policy willbe formally approved in
Quality Counciland the Medical Executive Committeeduring their
August monthly meetings.
Director of Facilities
Infection Control Nurse
Director of FacilitiesInfection Control Nurse
Director of FacilitiesInfection Control Nurse
Dietary ManagerDirector of FacilitiesInfection Control Nurse
8/16/19
8/16/19
8/22/19
9/13/19
Director of Facilities and Infection Control willround monthly
to assess the cleanliness of
these areas. Any accumulation of dust, dirt or
debris will be reported to Housekeeping toaddress immediately.
Specialized training withcleaning vendor is scheduled on 8/22/19
for
all housekeeping staff. Director of Facilitieswill follow up
with individual staff regarding
job performance.
The Director of Facilities and Infection Control
have added the inspection ofshower/toiletexhaust fans to their
monthly rounds forinspection. Any findings will be reported
forimmediate attention.
The Director of Facilities will observehousekeeping staff during
his monthly roundsand provide immediate 1:1 correction ifneeded.
The infection Contro! will observe a
minimum of one housekeeper monthly duringtheir surveillance
rounds and report any
deviation from proper process to the Directorof Facilities.
Dietary Manager will ensure all new staff are
trained on this policy upon hire. Random spot
checks of appropriate temperatures will occur
monthly by the Dietary Manager and theinfection Control Nurse.
Ali findings will bereported to the Director of Nursing as well
as
the Director of Risk & Quality with anexpected compliance of
100%. This will be
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Patient refrigerators: All patientrefrigerators were inspected
by theDirector of Facilities by 8/16/19 andwere found to be in good
working order.
It was determined that dietary staff wereallowing nursing to
stock therefrigerators and staff have been
stocking the patient refrigeratorsexcessively. Nursing staff
have been
instructed to call the kitchen if they runout of a particular
item prior to the next
delivery.
Handwashing sink in Cafeteria: Anew
handwashing sink will be installed in thecafeteria. This will
require coordination
with the Department of HealthConstruction Review Service and
installation of new plumbing.
Laundry water temperature: New hot
water boosters will be ordered to bring
the temperature of the water in allpatient washing machines to
140 F. This
will require major work pertaining to theinstillation of
dedicated electrical and
plumbing to all patient units ascoordination with the Department
ofHealth Construction Review Service..
Dietary Manager
Director of Facilities
Director of Facilities
Director of Facilities
8/16/19
1/26/20
5/26/20
followed for 3 months to ensure sustained
compliance. Target date 9/13/19 to developand implement policy
as well as train staff.
Moving forward only dietary staff will stock asmaller par level
of supplies in ail of thepatient refrigerators on the units. This
willprevent overstocking and maintain
temperature control inside the refrigerators.
Refrigerator temperatures are monitored
monthly by infection Control/ daily by Directorof Dietary and
monthly by the Director ofFacilities. Any deviation outside the
acceptable
temperature range will immediately bereported to the Director of
Facilities.
Working with Department of HealthConstruction Review. Mitigation
plan until
construction is complete: a portable
handwashing station will be purchased andplaced in the
cafeteria.
Working with Department of HealthConstruction Review Service.
Mitigation plan
until construction is complete: Patient iaundry
will contain a chemical additive to decreasethe risk of illness
due to insufficient reductionof microbial contamination until hot
waterboosters are installed.
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CASCADE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHPlan of Correction for
State Licensing Survey
July 23-26,2019
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^ySETOS"*IVIonitoring procedure^ Tai^el
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TagNumber
How the Deficiency Will Be Corrected Responsible Individuals)
Estimated Date ofCorrection
ipliance
L 410 Food Service Policies: The hospital'sfood semce policies
were not located at
the time of survey. Policies will be
developed to address food preparation/
cooiing, cold & hot food holding, and
'storage to meet Washington State Retail
Food Code standards. These policies will
be submitted for approval by QualityCouncil and the Medical
Executive
Committee during their Septembermonthly meetings.
Dietary Manager 9/30/19 Dietary Manager to re-educate staff
regardingnew policies and how to reference them.
Kitchen staff will be educated on all policies.
New staff will receive education upon hire.
Dietary Managerwill continue to monitor
compliance. 100% compliance goal to beachieved by 10/1/2019.
Monthly audit resultsreported to Quality Council
L 815 Clean EnvironmentRoom #103 Video Court.
Wheel chairfor court was cleaned.CieanEng/dismfecting wipes were
stocked
in the court area. Ambu bags were
disposed of. Cloth Restraints were
laundered. Nursing and court staff were
educated on the mandatory cleaning of
these items after each patient use:
wheetchair/ restraints and any other
items that are used on a patient. A
clipboard with a log was implemented todemonstrste that these
items are
cleaned after ever/ patient use.
Assessment rooms #2 and #4.
Staff have been provided with wipes for
cleaning equipment and other surfaces
between patients. A clipboard is posted
to demonstrate when each room was
last cieaned. The Dynamap (vital sign
Director of Facilities 9/3/19
Chief Nursing Officer,Director of Intake/ Directorof Facilities
& [infectionControl Nurse
8/30/19
Director of Facilities will incEude themonitoring of the deaning
and completion of
the log on his monthly rounds beginning
9/3/19,
Intake staff and Nursing supervisors will assess
ail of the rooms daily at random intervals for
maintained compliance starting 8/30/19. Anyrooms found out of
compliance will be
immediately cleaned and staff responsible will
receive 1:1 on the spot re-educatio.n.
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between each patient use. No otherreusable trimmers remain at
Cascade.
Housekeeping staff were re-educated oncleaning all surfaces to
include the crash
cart tops (see cieanabie surfaces beiow).
Mursing staff educated to clean al!
patient care equipment after each
patients use and if the item needs a
more thorough dean on the bases or
stands/ they are to Inform the Director of
Faciiities.
Cleanable Surfaces
Afuil hospital inspection was completed
to ensure that furniture is in good repair
with intact/ cleanable surfaces. Damaged
or soiled fu miture was removed from
the units/ and soiled or damaged
coverings were replaced with replacedwith new vinyi on 8/2/19.
The couch inassessment room 2 was sent out for
repair and replaced with additional
chairs until its return. Wall surface
damage has been repaired and repainted
m 2N.4 west utiitty room broken and
missing laminate on counter edges/cabinet doors and drawers are
scheduled
to be repaired/replaced by an externalvendor on 9/25/19
Shower/toilet exhaust fans. A!l exhaust
fans have been cleaned. They will be
externally cleaned by housekeeping daily
moving forward. Preventative
maintenance is performed every 3
months where the exhaust fans are
opened, assessed for proper
functionality/ oiled & deep cleaned.
Director of Facilities
Infection Control Nurse
/•
Director of Facilities
Infection Control Nurse
8/16/1&
8/22/19
Infection Control has added the inspection ofall furniture to
their monthiy rounds and willreport any findings or soiled or
damagedfurniture to the Director of Facilities monthly
for immediate removal or repair. Monthiy
Founding begins in August 2019.
infection control will also monitor alE cleanable.
surfaces to include cabinets/ countertops/
walls and floors on their monthly rounds for
any damage and inform the Director of
Facilities immediately, if discovered, to initiate
a work order for repair.
The Director of Facilities and Infection Control
have added the inspection ofshower/toilet
exhaust fans to their monthly rounds for
inspection. Any findings will be reported forimmediate
attention.
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Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces
Ineffective disinfectant use. AilHousekeeping staff attended
mandaton/
training on Cleaning Procedures andproper disinfectant use on
8/9/19. They
will also receive additional training fromthedeaningvendoron
8/22/19 on
disinfectant dweil times and cleaning
procedures.
Policies wil! be developed to meet
Washington State Retail Food Codestandards. These policies will
be
submitted for approval by Quality
Council and the Medicai Executive
Committee during their September
monthfy meetings.
Potentiaify Hazardous Foods: A policy
for cooling potentially hazardous foodsand implemented by
9/30/19. All dietary
staff will be educated on this policy. This
poiicywill be formally approved in
Q.uality Council and the Medical
Executive Committee during their August
monthty meetings.
Patient refrigerators: All patient
refrigerators were inspected by the
Director of FaciEities by S/16/19 andwere fou nd to be in good
working order.
It was determined that cfietary staff were
aliowlng nursing to stock the
refrigerators and staff have beenstocking the patient
refrigerators
excessively. Nursing staff have been
instructed local! the kitchen if they run
out of a particular item prior to the nextdeliver/.
Director of Facilities
Infection Control Nurse
Dietary ManagerDirector of Facilitiesinfection Control Nurse
Dietary ManagerDirector of Facilities
Director of Facilities/
Dietary Manager
8/22/19
9/30/19
9/30/19
9/16/19
The Director of Facilities will observe
housekeeping staff during his monthiy rounds
and provide immediate 1:1 correction if
needed. The Infection Control wiii observe a
minimum of one housekeeper monthly during
their surveillance rounds and report anydeviation from proper
process to the Directorof Facflities.
Dietary Manager will ensure all new staff are
trained on this policy upon hire. Random spotchecks of
appropriate temperatures will occur
monthly by the Dietan/Manager and the
Infection Control Nurse. All findings will be
reported to the Director of Nursing as well as
the Director of Risk & Quality with anexpected compliance of
100%. This will be
followed for 3 months to ensure sustained
compfiance. After 3 months/monthiymonitoring will continue ard
be report&d to
Quality Counc!]. Target date 9/30/19 todevelop and impiement
policies as wel! as
train staff.
Movmg forward only dietary staff will stock a
smaller par level of supplies in all of thepatient refrigerators
on the units. This will
prevent overstocking and maintain
temperature control inside the refrigerators.
Refrigeratortemperatures are monitored
monthly by infection Control/ daiiy by Directorof Dietary and
monthly by. the Director of
Facilities. Any deviation outside the acceptabletemperature
range will immediately be
reported to the Director of Facilities.
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Handwashing sink in Cafeteria: Anew
handwashing sink will be instailed in the
cafeteria. This wi!i require coordination
with the Department of HealthConstruction Review Service and
installation of new plumbing and a
temporary hand-wash station thatcomplies with WAC 246-215-09225
will
be utilized as an interim solution.
Director of Facilities 1/2G/20 Working w'rth Department of
HealthConstruction Review. Mitigation plan until
construction is complete: a handwashingstation in compliance
with WAC 246-215-
09225 wili be purchased and placed in thecafeteria.
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STATH 01'' WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OP HEALTH
October 1,2019
Janet Huff, Director of Risk & QualityCascade Behavioral
Health
12844 Military Road STukwiIa,WA 98168
Dear Ms. Huff:
Surveyors from the Washington State Department of Health and the
Washington State Patrol FireProtection Bureau conducted a state
hospital licensing survey at Cascade Behavioral Health on
July 23 - 26, 2019. Hospital staff members developed a plan of
correction to correct deficienciescited during this survey. This
plan of correction, including extension requests, was approved
on
September 27,2019.
A Progress Report is due on or before October 24, 2019 when all
deficiencies have been
corrected and monitoring for correction effectiveness has been
completed. The Progress Reportmust address all items listed in the
plan of correction, including the WAC reference numbers and
letters, the actual correction completion dates, and the results
of the monitoring processesidentified in the Plan of Correction to
verify the corrections have been effective. A sample
progress report has been enclosed for reference.
Please mail this progress report to me at the following
address:
Robin Munroe, RS
Department of Health, Office of Health Systems OversightPO Box
47874Olympic Washington 98504-7874
Please contact me if you have any questions. I may be reached at
360-236-2914. I am also
available by email at robm.munroc^cloh.wa.Kov.
Sincerely, '^?
Robin Munroe, RS
Survey Team Leader