Planned Parenthood – Chapel Hill

Staff failed to disinfect the vaginal probe for the ultrasound machine after each use.
Staff failed to sanitize the procedure room floors. They do not mop the floors between patients. Inspection revealed there was rust and dirt stains on the floor at the foot and head of the exam table. According to staff, the floors are mopped three times a week and no mopping is done on Fridays when procedures are completed. Mopping is done only by the contract janitorial staff
The clinic failed to obtain a proper informed consent – the staff neglected to inform the patients whether or not the physician has admitting privileges at a hospital for continuity of care.
Staff failed to provide instructions for post-procedure emergencies in 100% of the charts reviewed.
Two of the four physicians performing procedures did not have TB testing.
Clinic staff failed to properly document the administration of medication. Further review revealed that there is no policy that specified documentation requirements for medication administration.
Medications were being administered by non-licensed staff (health center coordinator).

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