Aegis of Mercer Island

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff members was screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment.

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 6 staff members completed required training (First Aid/CPR hands-on skills and CE training).

The nurse's storage closet door by 305 on the 3rd floor south hall would not latch.

The sprinkler riser room in the basement requires carbon monoxide detection.

Missing documentation for monthly visual inspections of exit signs and emergency lighting inventory.

An appliance was plugged into a multi-plug extension cord in the 2nd floor life and enrichments kitchen.

Facility failed to provide instructions to visitors on how to exit the secured memory care unit independently.

Facility failed to ensure medical bed enabler devices for two residents were securely installed, posing entrapment and injury risks.

Facility blocked access to a fourth-floor stairwell with a plastic dust barrier during construction, posing an evacuation risk.

The facility updated the resident's service agreement without involving the resident or resident representative, resulting in an unauthorized rate increase.

First and second semi-annual hood cleaning paperwork not provided.

Double doors by elevator next to resident room 413 did not latch automatically.

Power strips plugged into other power strips in laundry room and care office.

Breached penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction found in 4th floor mechanical room and main floor IT room.

Annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction not performed; facility needs to establish an inspection schedule.

Fire/smoke damper 4-year inspection paperwork not provided.

Helium tank in activities office and CO2 tanks in kitchen were not chained to the wall.

Facility failed to report an allegation of suspected sexual abuse of a resident to the department and law enforcement after being notified of a bruise on the resident's breast.