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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Caregivers Angelina Escobar and Alfredo Riosa. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, ages 60 and over with a hospice waiver for six (6) and bedridden approval for rooms #3 and #6. During today’s inspection there were four (4) residents in care.
LPA and caregivers toured the interior and exterior 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, screens, 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 client activities. The facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. A closet with chemicals was found locked, however the key was present in the door. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Caregivers Angelina Escobar and Alfredo Riosa, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility.
LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. A Technical Violations and Technical Advisory note was issued regarding the facility's medication system and locked areas. An exit interview was conducted with Shanel Pronovost, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.
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