University House at Issaquah

Facility failed to provide lockable storage for 5 of 7 sampled residents.

Facility failed to submit background authorization forms for 8 of 8 sampled contracted staff within one business day of their start date.

Facility failed to screen 1 of 15 staff members for TB within three days of hire.

Facility failed to include a resident's known medical history and seizure diagnosis in their assessment.

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 pets had required examinations and veterinarian certifications that they were free of diseases transmittable to humans.

Facility failed to ensure a staff member with a positive TB skin test received a chest X-ray and evaluation for symptoms.

Facility did not ensure all common area bathroom air exchange vents provided ventilation to the outside. The facility repaired the ventilation during the inspection.

Facility failed to maintain water temperatures between 105 F and 120 F; 15 of 17 sinks tested measured above 120 F.

Facility failed to provide a sharps container for a resident using insulin needles, resulting in needles being disposed of in general trash.

Open junction boxes found in 3rd floor room 368 and ground floor pool machine room.

Multiple instances of unapproved use of multi-plugs, extension cords, daisy-chained power strips, and appliances plugged into power strips across various floors and rooms.

Failure to provide required inspection paperwork for reports dated 12/8/2023 and 7/1/2024.

Failure to establish and maintain a schedule for inspection of fire-rated construction.

Unsealed penetrations noted in 4th floor stairwell 7 and 4th floor housekeeping closet C406a.

Multiple doors throughout the facility failed to self-close or latch properly.

Missing annual forward flow test and annual report deficiencies; missing sprinkler wrench and escutcheon.

Failure to provide service inspection documentation for reports dated 1/18/2024 and 7/25/2024.

K-class fire extinguisher in ground floor kitchen is located outside of the designated green area.

Deficiencies found on annual report for fire alarm system not provided.

Facility must perform an inspection to ensure proper closing and latching of all trash chutes.

Missing annual service report and log of weekly inspections for standby power systems.

Loose cylinders identified in rooms 323, 364, and the kitchen.

Facility failed to document medication administration for 4 of 7 sampled residents, placing them at risk of medication errors.

Facility failed to complete timely Washington State name and date of birth background checks for 2 of 9 sampled staff members.

First semi-annual hood cleaning paperwork not provided.

Missing documentation for semi-annual service and fusible link replacement.

Missing documentation for annual service, weekly inspection logs, and full load tests for emergency power systems.

Inspection schedule for fire-rated construction not established; annual inspection not completed.

Fire extinguisher had not been serviced by an outside company for over two years.

Fire alarm circuit breaker locking device missing in electrical room.

Electrical room being used for storage.

Double doors by resident rooms 103, 144, and 128 would not latch.

Missing carbon monoxide alarms in common areas with HVAC duct work; missing in boiler room.

Fire/smoke damper 4-year inspection not performed/documented.

Extension cord found in stairwell 4, 3rd floor.

Sprinkler system found in Yellow Status.

Annual 90-minute power test for emergency lighting not performed/documented.

Annual fire door inspection schedule not established or completed.