PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 31100 - RCR s.17 - A licensee must ensure that water accessible to a person in care, from any source, is not heated to more than 49° Celsius.
Observation: A random review of the hot water temperature indicated the temperatures as follows:
- In Cypress House (Care Unit/Neighbourhood) the temperature at two ensuite washroom sinks measured at 63.1 and 62.9 degrees Celsius. Specifics in terms of bedroom room numbers were noted at the time of the inspection.
- Dogwood Multipurpose room sink measured at 46.1 degrees Celsius.
- Another temperature measured at 45.9 degrees Celsius.
- In the Willow House (Care Unit/Neighbourhood) the temperature at a ensuite washroom sink measured at 44.7 degrees Celsius. Specifics in terms of bedroom room number was noted at the time of the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that water accessible to a person in care, from any source, is not heated to more than 49 degrees Celsius.
Date to be Corrected: March 22, 2023.
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