Emerald Heights

Kitchen gas stove was not tethered to the wall.

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

14 fire rated doors were found propped open.

Missing documentation for 5-year FDC Hydro Test.

Facility failed to follow proper sanitation procedures in the kitchen.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double doors in corridor by room 116 will not latch.

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

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

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