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32 | LAUNDRY/GARAGE: Locked laundry room is located on the ground floor. Laundry supplies were observed inside the locked laundry room. The locked garage was observed to contain locked chemical storage, emergency food and water, as well as activity and other supplies. Additional refrigerator and freezer were observed in the garage.
COMMON AREAS: The facility is a two-story home, consisting of an upstairs and a downstairs area. There are no common areas upstairs. Downstairs common areas include a living room, study, and dining area. All furniture appeared clean and in good condition. A dual-sided fireplace in the study/dining room, and separate fireplace were observed in the living room and an additional fireplace in the upstairs office; all fireplaces were observed to be adequately screened at the time of the visit. The LPA observed the fire extinguishers to be fully charged and last serviced on 11/26/2024. Required postings are posted throughout facility to promote handwashing, and cough/sneeze etiquette. At 11:08AM, combination smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and were operational at the time of the visit.
TREATMENT/THERAPY, MEDICATION ROOM & OFFICE AREAS: Upstairs rooms were observed to remain locked at all times, and accessible to clients when they are with staff. Upstairs consists of two (2) office areas and a group therapy room. Downstairs contains a locked nurse/staff office, which contained a locked medication closet. At 10:49AM, medications were reviewed for two (2) clients. Medications observed were properly labeled and medication records observed were documented per regulation, no errors observed. The Offices are kept inaccessible to clients unless properly supervised.
SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The Front Yard includes a driveway, paved walkways and landscaped areas. The backyard is fenced and includes both paved and landscaped areas, a patio, furniture appropriate for outdoor use, an in-ground swimming pool and separate in-ground hot tub. The pool is kept inaccessible to clients with the use of fencing that includes a locked gate. The hot tub contains a locked cover. Staff have received the appropriate Water Safety Certification and Administrator stated that qualified staff are present at all times that the pool or hot tub is in use by clients. No immediate hazards were observed during the visit.
RECORD REVIEW: Beginning at 11:20AM, LPA reviewed five (5) out of five (5) client and four (4) personnel files for documents including but not limited to: medical records, care plans, Admission Agreement, TB test, health screening, staff training and fingerprint clearance. All client and personnel files were in order.INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today's visit, LPA reviewed the facility's infection control policy as well as the emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Emergency disaster plan is updated annually as required. Emergency drills are conducted monthly, with the last drill conducted on 01/17/2025.
No deficiencies cited at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.
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