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32 | Common Areas: The dining area is by the entry door, with two doors leading to the den and the living room (on opposite ends). There are exit doors in the living room and the den, with two properly glass covered functional fireplaces. All common areas were furnished with adequate furniture to accommodate all clients and staff. LPA observed two linen closets, two exercise machines, gaming area and office area in the den. There is a hallway where laundry washer and dryer are located with locked cabinets to store all chemicals and detergents, sharp kitchen knives and medications. In addition there is a refrigerator with perishable food supplies in the hallway. There is a door in the hallway with stairs going down to the basement. LPA observed a freezer with perishable food and emergency water in the basement. There is functioning telephone, internet and cable on the premises.
Bedrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms; two (2) shared bedrooms designated for clients’ use and two (2) bedrooms for live-in staff, there is always awake staff at night. All bedrooms are furnished with beds, dressers and required bedding and linens. The bedrooms were observed to be clean with clean sheets.
Bathrooms: Facility has two (2) bathrooms, one (1) for clients' and one (1) for staff use. All toilets and sinks are maintained in sanitary, operating condition. LPA observed required grab bars and non-slid mat in the client bathroom. The hot water temperature ranged between 106.5 and 112.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The front and back yards were nicely maintained and all walkways were free of obstruction. The back of the facility has sufficient yard space. LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with an umbrella. The garage is detached and is accessible from the back alley. There is a locked shed and a drained swimming pool, covered with a locked chained fence in the backyard.
Medication: All medications are kept locked in the hallway cabinets and are inaccessible to clients in care. There is a complete first-aid kit in the medication cabinet with all required supplies and a first aid manual.
LPA reviewed records of all four (4) clients and four (4) staff. Clients and staff records appeared to be complete and updated. Clients’ files contain signed admission agreements, medical assessment, and all other required documentation. Medications for all four (4) clients were counted and verified for accuracy of administration based on physician orders. Staff files were reviewed to ensure all forms and training certificates are up to date. LPA reviewed the Infection Control Plan and the Emergency and Disaster Plan.
Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, no deficiencies observed during the visit.
Exit Interview Conducted / A Copy of the Report provided to Administrator.
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