OSHA Inspection: EXTENDICARE DBA SHEBOYGAN PROGRESSIVE CARE CTR

Issued

Feb 8, 2005

Abate by

Mar 13, 2005

Penalty

Initial $2,625 · Current $2,625

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Acto of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of infection from drug-resistant pathogens,
including MRSA
(Methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus):
a.)In patient care areas, on or about 8/13/04, employees were exposed to
drug-resistant
infections while giving cares to residents with infection such as but not
limited to MRSA.
Feasible means of abatement include, but not limited to:
1.)Ensure that employee on-going notification is timely and up-to-date
regarding the status
of any resident with infection, prior to beginning care assignments for
every shift.
Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation required.

Issued

Feb 8, 2005

Abate by

Mar 13, 2005

Penalty

Initial $2,625 · Current $2,625

Issued

Feb 8, 2005

Abate by

Mar 13, 2005