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Based on interview and observation, the facility created 1 condition which resulted in a hazard to patients.

Findings include:

1. In interview, on 07-07-2016 at 11:45 am, employee #A3, Maintenance Technician, indicated upon hearing of a possible issue of a patient toilet leaking after the surveyor arrived, checked all patient toilets and did find one leaking in patient room H. The employee also indicated the maintenance staff was working to correct the problem.

2. On 07-07-2016 at 2:00 pm in the presence of employees #A1, Vice President Quality/Compliance and #A2, Director of Nursing, the second floor patient care area was toured. It was observed the bathroom door to patient room H had a sign on the locked bathroom door the room should not be used. Staff opened the door to observe the condition of the bathroom and toilet. It was observed there was no water on the floor. It was also observed the covering to the toilet's flush mechanism had been removed and was placed next to the toilet. Attempts were made to flush the toilet, but it was inoperable.