OSHA Inspection: PARKWOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 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 contracting Methicilin-resistant
Staphylococcus Aureus
(MRSA) infections:
a)Within the facility, on or about April 22, 2010 and at times prior to,
employees
who worked directly with clients that had MRSA infections were exposed to
the
hazard of contracting work-related MRSA infections.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE
REQUIRED.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement are:
1. Formulate an infection control program that is designed specifically
for the
population at the facility.
2. Expand the surveillance program to include not only clients but also
employees
with surveillance methods to better assess clusters of new MRSA cases among
residents and employees.
3.Educate and encourage employees to report any skin lesions or concerns
related
to MRSA infections without fear of adverse action.
4.Review cleaning and disinfecting procedures with housekeeping and direct
care
staff (e.g., the agents including germicidal detergents, sites where
agents are to
be used, and the frequency of use).
5.Replace cloth chairs with more easily cleanable material.
6.Formulate and implement a clear, consistent method of communication to
staff
concerning MRSA-infected clients and patient placement.
7.Evaluate the infection control program annually and surveillance data
monthly or
more frequently as needed.
8.Communicate evaluation findings to both management and employees.

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1050.00 · Current $1050.00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1400.00 · Current $1400.00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $700.00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $700.00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $700.00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $700.00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $700.00

Issued

2010-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $700.00