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ARISE AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
Tag No.: A0749
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment for its staff and patients.
Findings included:
"OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogen Regulations Policy #138-030-060" stated in part "The facility provides sufficient housekeeping and maintenance personnel to maintain the interior and exterior of the facility in a safe, clean, orderly, and attractive manner."
Tour of the hospital on 9/6/17 and 9/12/17 revealed several tears in 9 out of 10 patient mattresses making it impossible to clean and allowing areas that could harbor pests.
The above was confirmed in an interview with staff #1 and #2 on the afternoon of 9/12/17.