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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot water temperatures were randomly taken at ensuite washroom sinks throughout the home and all were noted to be higher than 49 degrees Celsius (Specifics given during inspection). The Manager will have the Maintenance Staff recheck the hot water temperatures and the Director of Care will let the writer know what the water temperature readings are. During the inspection the Maintenance Staff had lowered the hot water temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all water accessible to a person in care, from any source, is not heated to more than 49 degrees Celsius.
Date to be Corrected: Please provide a written response to this item by February 1, 2019.
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