Traditions of Saginaw - Main

Resident A's oxygen tank was observed to be turned off on several occasions after the order was changed to continuous oxygen.

Insufficient laundry provisions for Resident A; linens were not changed due to lack of availability.

Insufficient supply of clean bed linens (towels, washcloths, and pillowcases) to meet the needs of a 93-bed home.

Resident rooms had doors leading to an enclosed courtyard with slide-bar toggle locks that would prevent residents from accessing the courtyard.

Potential fire safety violations: Assisted living exit doors used magnetic locks requiring staff access cards, and a courtyard fence gate was secured with a padlock that would not automatically release during a fire.

Hazardous and toxic materials not stored in a safe manner: disinfectant left unattended; easy-open sharps container and Lubriderm left unattended in resident room; oxygen tanks left free standing without means to prevent falling.

Windows in memory care (MC) unit open more than 1/4 inch; at least two windows tilted in allowing full opening.

Refrigerator thermometers registering above 41ºF (e.g., resident room #312 refrigerator at 55ºF).

Staff did not have manufacturer's instructions or knowledge of proper cleaning chemicals for sanitizing the ice machine; pink mold observed on ice machine.

Posted menus in assisted living area did not include all regular and therapeutic diets being served.

Meals were being served to resident's guests/visitors when purchased, contrary to the facility's attestation letter.

Chef did not maintain a record of the meal census or a record of the kind and amount of food used.

Building, equipment, and furniture not kept clean/in good repair: dirty/stained carpeting; partially disassembled aquarium left accessible to residents; damaged weather stripping on courtyard door.

Administrator stepped down from position and new appointment was not made.