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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, LaVette Farlow, (LPA) arrived at the Sunshine Board and Care, Residential Care facility for the Elderly, unannounced conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Zaid Abuawwad. LPA met with Administrator, Yusef Nofal. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. Administrator accompanied LPA on a tour of the facility and provided records for review.
The facility has 8 bedrooms in total. 6 resident rooms, 2 staff rooms, 5 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, staff lounge, (attached garage) and 2 side pathways on the exterior. LPA conducted a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
Physical Plant: The facility is approved to have 12 ambulatory residents, 2 of which may be non-ambulatory. At this time, operating at the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). Pathways were observed free of clutter and obstructions. The facility was maintained in comfortable temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature measured at 116.0, 113.6, 123.9, and 116.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA advised Administrator of the temperature degrees and advised to place a signed for extreme heat after several attempt to adjust temperature. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture. LPA inspected resident bedrooms and found that each room included required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, adequate storage and sufficient lighting, and seating. LPA inspected resident bathrooms. Bathrooms were observed to in order and included functional appliances. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Administrator reports disaster drills are conducted quarterly. Posters such as; the personal and resident rights, let us know, and disaster/evacuation plans, facility license, staff and resident roasters were posted in common areas. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were observed to be kept secure and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed that resident and staff files are kept secure in a designated securable cabinet in the facility's lobby area. Medications were observed secure and inaccessible to residents. Emergency and first aid kits were observed and readily available for residents in care. |