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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Maldonado made an unannounced visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection, using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool, to evaluate the facility. LPA Maldonado met with facility Administrator, Lynn Hughes, and explained the purpose for the visit.
During today's visit, LPA Maldonado conducted a tour of the physical plant with Administrator, observed the facility food supplies, reviewed (5) resident medications, (5) resident files, (5) staff files, and conducted interviews with (5) staff and (5) residents. The facility is a single-story building, operating as an Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. It is licensed to serve (36) older adults, ages 60 and over, of which all may be non-ambulatory, and had a hospice waiver approved for (2). Currently, there is (1) resident on hospice.
Five (5) random resident bedrooms were inspected and had the required furniture, storage space, and lighting. Bathrooms were equipped with a toilet and wash basin. Showers rooms were observed to be clean and sanitary, Bathrooms and washrooms had the required grab bars and non-skid mats. The water was tested and measured between 114*F-120*F, which is in compliance. The food supplies was observed and had the required 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables, as well as emergency food and water supplies available. Fire extinguishers were observed throughout the premises, with current inspections and were fully charged. Walkways and ramps were observed to be free of debris and obstructions/hazards. Sharps were observed stored in the kitchen, inaccessible to residents in care. Toxins and cleaning supplies were observed stored in the basement and storage rooms, locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Centrally stored medications were also observed stored in the medication room, inaccessible. Laundry equipment was observed in good repair and operational during the visit. Sufficient linens, towels, and fxpersonal hygiene supplies were available. The facility has an approved mitigation plan on file and a current infection control plan submitted to the department. Sufficient PPE supplies were observed. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each room, tested and operational. Staff and resident files were reviewed for required documentation, and observed to be complete. Resident's medications were reviewed and observed to be documented properly and given as prescribed.
During today's visit, no deficiencies were observed or cited.
An exit interview conducted with Administrator. A copy of the report was provided. |