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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA Lopez identified herself, was granted entry by caregiver Benachloe Sabio. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with caregiver Sabio and Licensee Bessie Pascual who later arrived and joined the visit.
According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of six (6) residents in care, four (4) of whom may be non-ambulatory in rooms 1 & 5 in at any given time at the facility site. Facility is approved for 2 hospice residents. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is five (5) residents living at the facility. There were 2 residents present at the facility site during the inspection.
LPA, accompanied by Licensee Pascual, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary and mostly in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Sink in bathroom #1 was observed to be leaking. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and activities.
The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and compliant, at 70 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were also compliant: Kitchen sink measured hot water at 109.9 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 109.9 degrees F; and sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 111.6 degrees F. LPA observed that there were cockroaches located in bathroom #1.
There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present, and all safely stored. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to residents. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in a locked cabinet which LPA inspected. The facility - maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.
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