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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Ruth Martinez and Nancy Guillen are conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPAs arrived at the facility and were greeted and granted entry by caregiver and LPAs explained the nature of the visit. There are six residents at the facility and there is one resident receiving hospice services currently.
LPAs began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPAs observed resident in the living room watching TV. LPAs observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. There is additional food storage in storage a cabinet and refrigerator located in the garage. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPAs inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in the kitchen. LPAs reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPAs observed a lock box in the refrigerator with resident medication. LPAs observed a first aid kit located with medication. LPAs inspected the bathroom and LPAs measured the hot water temperature which measured 115.5 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Facility lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPAs observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants were stored locked underneath kitchen sink and locked in hallways storage closet. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPAs inspected residents’ bedrooms which had sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPAs toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPAs observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’
Continued on LIC809-C |