Emerald Heights

14 fire rated doors were found propped open.

Missing documentation for 5-year FDC Hydro Test.

Missing documentation for 5-year internal pipe test, 3-year dry system full flow test, annual trip test, and annual forward flow test.

Kitchen gas stove was not tethered to the wall.

Facility failed to follow proper sanitation procedures in the kitchen.

Kitchen staff failed to change gloves or wash hands between handling dirty and clean dishes.

Facility failed to notify healthcare provider of a resident's abnormal blood sugar levels.

Facility failed to ensure 8 sampled staff completed required continuing education.

Facility failed to ensure apartment entry doors were safely operated; residents reported them too heavy and causing injuries.

Facility failed to properly document TB screening for 1 sampled staff member.

Facility was aware that apartment entry doors were heavy and residents had reported issues in council meetings, but the facility was unaware that multiple residents had been injured operating these doors.

Double doors in corridor by room 116 will not latch.

Facility needs to perform an inspection regarding Fire-Rate-Construction to determine UL fire blocking.

Deep fryer found next to open flame broiler without required separation.

Open wires found above room 217 coming out of flex tubing.

2nd floor, water drinking station exceeding past 4 inches into circulation path.

Facility failed to provide 38 of 38 residents with a copy of the facility's policy for acceptance of Medicaid as a payment source.

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 6 staff members were screened for TB within three days of employment.

Facility failed to implement infection control policies (Respiratory Protection Program/fit testing) for 38 of 38 residents, placing them at risk of infectious disease.