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32 | BATHROOMS: Two bathrooms (1 &2) are fully stocked with paper towels, and liquid hand soap. The shower has non-skid surface. Hot water temperature was recorded at 111.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Hand washing signs were visible and posted. Bathroom #1 is designated for staff use. The washer and dryer are located in this bathroom. The clearance between the bathroom door, and the washer is about one inch (1”) at the point when both(door and washer) meet, once the door is fully open the door clears space for a person to pass through. At the time of inspection, the LPA detected a faint odor of gas. The dryer in this bathroom is gas operated. The applicant was advised about the odor, and to have the Gas Company check for any gas leaks. Bathroom #2 is designated for residents and is fully equipped with handlebars, and nonskid surfaces.
COMMON AREAS: The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There
are televisions, and other entertainment equipment in the living room area, and bedrooms.
Residents, and staff records will be stored in a filing cabinet in the common area. Medications will be stored in locked cabinet found in the common area. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer,
and a current version of a first aid manual.
The facility’s smoke/carbon monoxide alarm systems are hard wired. The alarm systems are only installed in the hallway, and bedrooms, but not in the kitchen/common areas. All rooms were tested, and all smoke/carbon monoxide alarm systems were in operating condition. The applicant was advised to install the fire/carbon monoxide alarm in the common/kitchen area. A fire extinguisher is properly charged, and is located mounted on the wall in the common area.
The laundry area is located in the bathroom #1 (see BATHROOMS above). The supply of extra bed, and bath linens is adequate. There is a functioning land line telephone on the premises. Infection control, and other posters are posted throughout the facility and hallways. |