| 71 |
SANDIA RIDGE CENTER |
325032 |
2216 LESTER DRIVE NE |
ALBUQUERQUE |
NM |
87112 |
2017-03-20 |
464 |
F |
0 |
1 |
30NH11 |
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a well ventilated dining/activity room for 4 (R #s 21, 50, 133 and 144) of 4 (R #s 21, 50, 133 and 144) residents who enter the dining/activity area for social time and activities. This deficient practice has the potential to affect residents comfort and may result in respiratory distress. The findings are: [NAME] Record review revealed resident smoking times listed at 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, and 8:00 pm. The designated smoking area was listed as out on the patio by the dining/activity room. B. On 03/13/17 at 9:11 am, during an observation, 10 smokers were observed to be smoking outside the dining/activity room area close to the doorway. The dining/activity room was observed to smell like cigarette smoke. Non-smoking residents were observed to be sitting in the dining/activity area. C. On 03/14/17 at 9:00 am, during an observation, an automatic door leading out to the designated smoking area was located in the dining/activity area. Breakfast had ended and several residents were sitting in the dining/activity area. D. On 03/14/17 at 9:05 am, during an interview, R #50, R #133, and R #144 were sitting in the dining/activity room stating whenever the door opens the smell of cigarette smoke comes into the dining/activity room area. They stated they did not like the smoke smell. E. On 03/14/17 at 9:05 am, during an observation in the dining/activity room, each time the door opened, the smell of cigarette smoke entered the facility. Outside, it was noted several residents sitting close to the doorway smoking cigarettes. F. On 03/16/17 at 8:29 am, R # 21 stated smoke from the cigarette smokers bothered her but what can I do. She stated it also bothers us during activities. [NAME] On 03/16/17 at 9:06 am, during an observation, the smell of cigarette smoke entered the dining/activity room each time the automatic door opened to the designated smoking area. H. On 03/16/17 at 9:14 am, during interview, Dietary Aide #1 was observed to be clearing off dishes from the dining room. She stated she smells cigarette smoke every day in the dining room around 9:00 am. I. On 03/16/17 at 9:15 am, during an interview, Housekeeper #1 observed to be cleaning the dining room area stated residents who sit in the dining room complained they smell cigarette smoke. [NAME] On 03/20/17 at 11:23 am, during an interview, the Maintenance Supervisor stated residents have complained about cigarette smoke in the dining room and stated the smoking area is right by the dining room. He stated they try to synchronize smoke breaks that way they don't mix with meal times but it's just that the area is so close to the dining room and people come in the building smelling like smoke. K. Record review of the facility policy and procedure Smoking dated 04/01/15 revealed: 1. The purpose is to ensure that patients who choose not to smoke are not exposed to smoke. 2. Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) will only be allowed in designated areas. An area designated as a smoking area will be environmentally separate from all patient care areas, will be well ventilated, |
2020-09-01 |