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32 | Resident and staff records are stored securely in the Administrator’s office. Medications are centrally stored in a locked medication room on the first floor of the facility. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. First aid kits are located throughout the facility.
Kitchen knives are stored securely in the kitchen. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drinkware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit (0*F) and the refrigerator was maintained at thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit (32*F). The supply of nonperishable and perishable food is adequate. At 09:16 AM LPA observed the facility refrigerator to contain moldy strawberries. At 09:34 AM LPA observed the facility emergency food supply to contain eleven (11) cans of expired peaches. There are no pesticides, poisons, or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area with utensils. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Trash cans had tight fitting lids. Kitchen, laundry and house cleaning supplies are stored in locked closets located throughout the facility’s hallway. No flies or other vermin were observed.
The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There are televisions and other entertainment equipment, games and activity supplies in the facility’s activity rooms. There was sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. Night lights were maintained in hallways and passageways to nonprivate bathrooms. Stairways, inclines, ramps and open porches and areas of potential hazard to residents with poor balance or eyesight were made inaccessible to residents unless equipped with sturdy hand railings and unless well-lighted. All ramps were secure and non-slippery and were positioned at the level where wheelchairs and walkers may enter and exit the facility safely. There are no fireplaces located at the facility. In addition, the physical plant is consistent with the submitted facility sketch/floor plan. The facility had emergency lighting, which included flashlights, or other battery powered lighting, and batteries. The facility has a furnace, which is able to heat rooms that residents occupy to a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit; and, they have central air conditioning and are able to cool rooms to a comfortable range, not to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired. There are pull stations throughout the facility. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 11:56 AM and functioned properly during the time of visit. There are ten (10) fire extinguishers throughout the facility. All are fully charged and do not exceed the expiration date. Continued on LIC 809C. |