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32 | confirming that the the facility is working to repair the uneven pavement. At this time a citation is not being issued as the shift in foundation is out of the control of the facility staff. Due to the Licensee taking the necessary steps to repair the pavement. Once the estimate is provided and consultation with the property owner is completed, the Licensee will provide an update to the department in regards to the expected plan of action to repair the driveway.
LPA observed for the facility to be utilizing video surveillance. LPA observed for there to be one (1) camera in the dining room, and two (2) cameras inside of the living room, one (1) camera in the hallway as well as a doorbell camera and in the backyard throughout the outside perimeter of the facility. There were no cameras observed in the resident bedrooms. Per the Licensee Mrs .Racelis the cameras were installed about three years ago, and are used to provide increased supervision, especially if a resident begins to wander. LPA informed Licensee that the facility was required to update the facility sketch indicating where the cameras are throughout the facility, an addendum to the facility's plan of operation, as well as a consent to video surveillance for the residents. If the Licensee does not submit the required updates to the department by 5pm on 2/08/24, as agreed by the Licensee the facility will be cited.
LPA observed for the facility to be clean, odor and clutter free. The facility was observed to have at minimum of a 30 day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The PPE consisted of gloves, gowns, masks both surgical and N95 respirator's, and face shields. LPA observed for the facility to have paper supplies (paper towels, and napkins). The facility has EPA approved cleaners (bleach, Pine Sol, Lysol, disinfectant wipes and spray). The facility has an abundance of hygiene supplies available for residents in care to use. The resident's medications were observed to be locked and inaccessible to the resident's in care.
The facility was observed to have the required docs such as personal rights, Emergency disaster plan, facility License, LTCO poster and department complaint poster (PUB 475). The facility's food supply was observed to meet the requirements of a 2 day supply of perishable and a 7 day supply of nonperishable food items.
LPA conducted follow up in regards to a recent discussion that was held on 1/14/24, between the department and the Licensee Janette Racelis, where guidance was provided. LPA inquired about the follow up taken after the discussion and the Licensee did not follow the guidance given. A technical violation is being issued.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC9102, and LIC 811 were discussed and provided to Licensee Janette Racelis. |