Citrus Gardens, in Fort Myers, Fla., was cited by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a rat infestation, according to an article on the Long-term Living website
Citrus Gardens, in Fort Myers, Fla., was cited by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a rat infestation, according to an article on the Long-term Living website. Other safety violations were also found and the facility was fined $20,000. One trap caught a rat that was the “the size of a raccoon,” according to the article.
October 31, 2014
Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations
Probiotic Cleaning: A Complementary Strategy for Safer Hospital FloorsManagers seeking more resilient approaches to environmental hygiene are turning to probiotic systems to supplement traditional disinfection.
VITAS Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Inpatient Hospice Center in FloridaThe 14,000-square-foot VITAS inpatient hospice center will open in 2027 and serve 500+ patients annually.
Mile Bluff Medical Center Disrupted by Data Security EventWhile some services experienced limited and temporary interruptions, the impact has been narrow in scope.
The Proper Way to Use Cleaning CartsEnvironmental services use cleaning carts every day, but they are often overlooked. Keeping them clean and properly stocked is key to preventing infection in healthcare facilities.
JPS Health Network Breaks Ground on New HospitalThe project includes construction of a new inpatient hospital and expansion of the existing Pavilion.