| Resident/Staff files: The Resident and Staff files were observed to be kept in a locked cabinet located near the kitchen and inaccessible to residents. First-aid kit observed as well.
Kitchen: Sufficient supplies of nonperishable foods and perishable foods were observed. Sufficient supplies of dishes, cups, and silverware located within the kitchen cabinets and drawers. The knives/sharps were observed stored in a locked kitchen drawer and inaccessible to the residents. The kitchen appliances were observed to be working and in proper condition.
Emergency: The fire extinguisher was observed to be located near the kitchen.
Medications: The medications were observed to be kept in two (2) separate areas, kitchen cabinet and storage closet. The medication storages were observed to be equipped with a lock to ensure medications will not be accessible to residents.
Bedrooms: The bedrooms are properly furnished with bed, nightstand, applicable lightening, and seating. Window coverings are in good repair, not broken or damaged. LPA observed signal systems in each bedroom windows, working and in proper condition.
Bathroom: The bathrooms are in proper condition and observed to be equipped with sufficient personal hygiene for each resident. Towels and washcloths will not be shared. LPA observed appropriate grab rails and slip-resistant mats to be in proper condition.
Hallways: The hallways/passageways are lighted appropriately Extra linens/covers were observed to be kept in storage cabinet within the hallway’s passageway.
The Garage: The garage can be accessed from inside the facility. LPA observed the garage to be kept locked. LPA observed the garage to be used for extra storage with an additional freezer with extra food for residents.
Laundry: The laundry room was observed to be kept locked. LPA observed additional cleaning solutions/toxins properly stored within laundry room and inaccessible to residents. Dryer and washer observed to be in good repair.
Staff Room: LPA observed designated staff room to be locked and inaccessible to residents.
(Continue to LIC 809-C)
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