Alexandria Women’s Health Clinic

No documentation ensuring that staff are properly trained for the duties assigned.
No performance evaluation policies in place to ensure staff is performing duties up to standards
Clinic had no policy on hand hygiene. Staff did not wash their hands after removing gloves in the tissue sample room, procedure room, and equipment cleaning room.
A procedure table had a tear in the vinyl inhibiting the ability to properly clean the table after each patient and leaving patients at risk for infection.
All five doctors employed had no record of TB screening or Hep B screening/vaccination. 2 other staff members had no record of screening either. This shows a lack of regard for the health and wellness of the employees as well as the patients entering the facility
Expired narcotics in use
Inventory and distribution of controlled substances not logged properly
According to Virginia code of health, only licensed health professionals are allowed to handle narcotics medications. In this facility, two non-licensed health workers (administrators) were responsible for maintaining inventory and this is in violation of state regulations
Facility failed to implement a complaint process and designate staff for complaint resolution.
This facility failed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff
This clinic has cloth chairs in use in the patient care areas which are not able to be properly cleaned between patients. If blood or bodily fluids seep onto the cloth, the chair cannot be disinfected properly.
There was no office administrator available when the inspectors arrived and an “alternate” administrator introduced him/herself. There was no documentation assigning this duty to this staff member or giving them this authority.
The nurse administering anesthesia had an expired license. The facility administrator admitted they had not verified her license or certification with the state.
All 3 of the physicians’ credentials had not been verified and there was no documentation of their board certification, medical education or other qualifications of their ability to perform abortions
Suitable equipment was not available in patient care areas.

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