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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 a caregiver. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with the caregiver and Licensee Paulo Ordinanza 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 of which one (1) may be bedridden in rooms 1 – 6 in at any given time at the facility site. The facility does have an approved hospice waiver for 6. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is 5 residents living at the facility. There were 5 clients present at the facility site during the inspection.
LPA, accompanied by Licensee Ordinanza, 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, 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 75.6 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were also compliant: kitchen sink measured hot water at 106.2 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 105 degrees F; and sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 105 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 all safely cleaned and stored. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to residents. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in locked cabinet. The facility-maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.
[CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] |