HAMPTON INN CHARLOTTE UNIVERSITY PLACE

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .1825 (c ) A handwashing sink, located to allow use by employees handling clean and soiled linen, shall be provided. This requirement shall be effective one year after the effective date of this Rule. 15A NCAC 18A .1825 (c ) Facilities that do not have handwashing sinks in soiled linen areas shall not be required to install additional lavatories if a hand hygiene program, approved by the regulatory authority, is used. Observed facility has a handsink in only the employee bathroom in the laundry room. Needs sink for handwashing or to create an approved hand hygiene program for changing from soiled to clean linen.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets, and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed minor warping/damage to front of shelving under microwaves in several rooms. Observed tub faucet leaking in 400. Observed torn bench in gym. Needs repair. Staff stated the facility is due to be remodeled soon and the furniture should be repaired.

15A NCAC 18A .1826 (f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed ceiling stained above ice machine on multiple floors. Observed wall damage in storage room on floor 5 and 3. Observed stain on ceiling in 113. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the lobby.