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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea conducted an unannounced visit. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPA Tea was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Administrator (AD) Shellee Smith and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for six ambulatory residents, of which 6 may be non-ambulatory, with an approved hospice waiver for two. Currently there are no residents in care during today's visit. The administrator hopes to have residents for the facility during this year. AD Smith is working on getting her first client and staff this year.
LPA Tea along with the Administrator toured the facility. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and the first aid kit. The home consists of 5 resident bedrooms, 2 of them are shared, 2 full bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, staff area, and an attached garage. LPA observed smoke detectors/carbon monoxide in common areas and bedrooms to be operational. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured around 114.8 Fahrenheit degrees. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards; doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including dressing, bandages, tweezers, thermometer, and scissors. Kitchen was inspected. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. Sharps are locked and stored in a secured cabinet in the staff area along with medication. LPA also observed toxin substances inaccessible to clients in care, locked and secured in the garage. The fire extinguisher is fully charged in the staff area. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample seating with shade. There is one exit gate that is self-latching and operational on the left side of the house. The backyard has a pool that is gated and inaccessible. Living room has DVDs, books and an old
Continuation of the annual report on LIC809-C
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