NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER

.1312 (a) All institutions shall provide toilet, handwashing, and bathing facilities that are available for use by residents and staff. These facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.- Observed better cleaning needed at sinks around base of faucets and drains in family lounge restroom and imaging recovery restroom. Clean and keep clean. Observed majority of sinks with slow drainage throughout (3604, ED, imaging, ACU, PACU, mother). Repair needed.

General Comment: .1313 (d) Institutions shall provide water heating facilities. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to carry out all operations. Hot water shall be provided at temperatures between 105 degrees Fahrenheit and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at handwashing and bathing facilities.- Observed hot water measured 117F to 123F in PACU, ACU, 3704. Provide tempered water at anytime.

.1312 (a) All institutions shall provide toilet, handwashing, and bathing facilities that are available for use by residents and staff. These facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed chipped shower, OR locker rooms. Hand sink blocked in soiled utility, ED.

.1312 (c) When disposable bedpans, emesis basins, and urinals are reused, they shall be labeled so that they are associated with an individual resident. Observed urinal not labeled, med surge

.1312 (d) Handwashing facilities shall be supplied with soap and disposable towels or hand-drying devices. Observed no soap or paper towels provided in ED behavior treatment rooms (secure holding).

.1319 (b) Linens that are not clean shall be placed in a covered container or bag devoted to this purpose at the point of use and stored in the covered container or bag until sanitized in accordance with Paragraph (c) of this Rule to contain and minimize aerosolization of and exposure to any waste products. Such covered containers or bags shall be kept clean between uses and labeled to indicate the contents. Observed many soiled linen carts not labeled

Observed no backflow prevention on shower wands throughout facility. Provide backflow prevention.

.1313 (d) Institutions shall provide water heating facilities. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to carry out all operations. Hot water shall be provided at temperatures between 105 degrees Fahrenheit and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at handwashing and bathing facilities. Observed hot water too hot in areas. Basement bathroom 125F, 3rd floor med surge 127F, 3rd floor family lounge 117F, labor & delivery 72F, triage 2 (2223) 92F and bath (1154) 101F.

.1314 (a) Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed one water fountain needs regulating. Water splattering outside of bowl.

.1324 (c) Institution employees shall comply with the requirements for exclusion from work and restriction due to communicable disease or illness required for food employees as set forth in Parts 2-201.12 and 2-201.13 of the Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2652. Make sure all staff have training regarding foodborne illness and symptoms and not coming to work when ill.