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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Martinez, conducted a required annual inspection at the home. The LPA was allowed entrance into the facility and met with Administrator, Diana Valdez. The LPA informed Valdez of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following:
Food Service: The LPA inspected the facility's kitchen areas and food supply. The LPA observed all food to be of good quality. All readily perishable foods and beverages capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth of micro-organisms were stored in covered containers at appropriate temperatures. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds and similar substances were stored in areas separate from food supplies. All kitchen areas were kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin, and insects.
Physical Plant: The facility consists of four (4) resident bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, a kitchen and two (2) dinning areas, a living room area, a sitting room area, a garage and storage spaces, and a yard with sufficient seating and space for activities. There are no bodies of water located on the property. According to Administrator Valdez, no weapons are stored in the home. The facility is being maintained at a comfortable temperature. All outdoor and indoor passageways were kept free of obstruction and are free of debris and other trash. There are grab bars for toilets and showers used by residents. One smoke detector and one carbon monoxide device were tested by staff and were observed to be in operating condition. The facility was kept clean, organized and free of any odors.
Record Review: Staff were observed to have appropriate fingerprint clearances. LPA did not observe any excluded individuals on the premises at time of visit. Training on dementia care, postural supports, restricted health conditions, hospice and medication administration was observed on file. Resident files had admission agreements, medical assessments, and other required records on file. The licensee appears to be operating the facility within the conditions specified on the license. The facility currently has an approved Hospice Waiver for two (2) residents; and there are currently two (2) residents in care receiving hospice services. |