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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The facility background information was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA Lopez identified herself, was granted entry by caregiver Lorena Banuelos Castillo. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with caregiver Blanca Garcia. Facility Manager Elda Acosta later arrived and joined the visit.
According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of six (6) residents all of whom may be non-ambulatory in at any given time at the facility site. They may have one (1) bedridden resident in bedroom #2 and the facility is approved for a hospice waiver for 1 resident. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is 4 residents living at the facility. There were 4 residents present at the facility site during the inspection.
LPA, accompanied by caregiver Garcia and facility manager Acosta, toured the interior and exterior sections of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary and 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. 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 76 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were also compliant: kitchen sink delivered hot water at 120 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 105.1 degrees F; and sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 105.1 degrees F.
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 stored. Sharps were not safely stored in a locked or inaccessible area but facility manager placed a lock on the cabinet door during the inspection. There were no toxic chemicals or poisons accessible to residents. LPA found that medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in a locked area. The facility maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.
[CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] |