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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Armando Perez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPA was granted entry by staff to conduct the inspection and met with administrator, Vicky Torres. The LPA informed the Administrator of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following:
The facility licensed with the department is comprised of (2) buildings. Memory care which is a one story building and the assisted living facility is a two story. The facility does have a pool which has a locked gate surrounding it. No fire arms are kept at the facility. The facility is designated as a residential care facility for the elderly serving elderly ages (60) and above. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 112.7 degrees F.All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction and are free of debris and other trash. LPA inspected six (6) client rooms and observed the required bed, chair, grab bars for each toilet, and shower used by residents. Resident showers have non-skid mats present.
LPA began review of client records. eight (8) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Partial documents were stored in a digital database needing multiple staff to locate and were not provided during a reasonable time frame. LPA waited over an hour to confirm the documents. LPA suggested to look into providing one complete digital file or paper file to be ready for review when needed. Administrator stated that all files will be printed and stored in one file.
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