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Cruise Ship: Liberty of the Seas Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 03/22/2008 Score: 99
 
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.



 
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Note: Click on the Item no. to view the item detail.
 
Item No.DescriptionPoints Deducted
02Medical logs maintained0
08PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained0
19Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored0
20PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMD=s provided, located, calibrated0
21Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located1
22Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits0
24Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time0
27Equipment / utensils non-food-contact surfaces clean0
28Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency0
29Facilities convenient, accessible, designed, installed0
33Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean0
34Plumbing fixtures / supply lines / drain lines / drains installed, repair0
37Rooms / equipment vented, humidity, condensation0
40IPM procedures developed; followed; outer openings protected0
41Child Activity Centers facilities, diaper changing, operation0
Selected Item Details
Item No.: 02
Site: Medical-GI Logs
Violation: During the three voyages prior to the 15 March 2008 cruise, there were a few cases which met the case definition for gastrointestinal illness, but were recorded as non-reportable. The underlying conditions column listed diagnoses of "indigestion", "indigestion due to escargot" and "motion sickness" (with several episodes of diarrhea).
Recommendation:A reportable case of gastrointestinal illness shall be defined as: (1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period); or (2) Vomiting and one additional symptom including one or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period, or abdominal cramps, or headache, or muscle aches, or fever (temperature >38 °C (100.4 °F)); and (3) Reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member.
Site: Medical-GI Logs
Violation: During the three voyages prior to the 15 March 2008 cruise, there were a few cases which met the case definition for gastrointestinal illness, but were recorded as non-reportable. The underlying conditions column listed diagnoses of "indigestion", "indigestion due to escargot" and "motion sickness" (with several episodes of diarrhea).
Recommendation:The log shall list: (1) All reportable cases of gastrointestinal illness; (2) All passengers and crew members who are dispensed antidiarrheal medication from the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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