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32 | Common Areas: The common areas are appropriately furnished, and the lighting is adequate. Resident and staff records are stored in the garage. There is not a fireplace in the living room. Medications are stored in a locked closet near the entrance. Fire extinguishers were purchased on 11/26/2023. Smoke detectors and common monoxide detectors were tested and were operational at the time of the visit. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. Emergency exit plans are posted throughout the facility. Other required postings are near the front entrance.
Outdoor Area: The exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. There is a covered patio area at the back of the house with tables and chairs where residents can sit. There is a door w/gate with a self-latching mechanism for persons to enter the front yard. There is a locked storage shed in the back yard. There are no bodies of water on the premises at the present time. The garage is accessible from the house; the door was unlocked at the time of the visit at approximately 1:15p.m. The washer and dryer are in the garage, along with the cleaning supplies.
RECORDS: Records review began at 2:30 p.m. Residents’ records were reviewed for, but not limited to care plans, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. All records were in order. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. Staff files were missing the annual required hours of training for staff.
MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 4:23 p.m.; medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in a closet; medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. Medications were not properly documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record. The following errors were observed during the medication review. Medication for one resident was discontinued by physician, but no note was found in the resident’s record. Additionally, three new medications were prescribed, and doctor’s new order was missing from resident’s record as well the new medications were not listed in the Centrally Stored and Destruction Record.
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