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32 | Continued from LIC 809
Between 9:47 A.M. and 9:52 A.M. LPA asked Administrator to show where knives are stored. Back-up Administrator opened the dishwasher and slid open an interior drawer containing all sharps. Back-up Administrator stated that residents don’t use the dishwasher and are unaware of where knives are stored. During a check of the kitchen drawers, the LPA observed an approximately 5-inch kitchen knife in the utensil’s drawer. LPA explained that per regulation knives and sharps shall be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA requested Administrator and back-up Administrator to secure all sharps immediately. Going forward, staff will store knives and sharps in the locked hallway cabinet where medications and First aid kit are kept.
BEDROOMS: There are 5 (five) bedrooms total, of which 2 (two) are private rooms, 2 (two) are designated for shared resident use and 1 (one) is a staff room. All bedrooms observed were furnished and contained beds, chairs, bedside tables and lamps. All beds have appropriate linens.
BATHROOMS: The facility has 2 (two) bathrooms, 1 (one) is designated for shared resident use and 1 (one) for private resident use. Resident restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. Between 10:08 A.M. and 11:18 A.M. hot water temperature was measured and measured within the required range.
LAUNDRY ROOM: LPA observed laundry room to be locked. Cleaning supplies and hygiene products were observed to be locked in a hallway cabinet and properly stored at the time of the visit.
GARAGE: The garage is attached to the house. Garage was observed to contained extra mobility aid supplies, decoration, cleaning supplies and storage. Emergency water was observed in the garage.
COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and good condition. At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The LPA observed the required postings in the common area. However, Long-Term Care Ombudsman poster was covered by Community Licensing forms. The LPA requested that the Administrator remove these forms and ensure that the poster remains free of obstructions at all times. Technical Advice issued. A fireplace was observed to be inaccessible to residents in care. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 69 degrees. Facility provides sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. LPA observed a working phone available for residents use whenever needed.
Continued on LIC 809-C
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