At 9:45 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelin Rios conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility mentioned above. LPA signed in and was screened by automated system before approaching reception desk. LPA was greeted by staff and later met with House Service Director (HSD) Michael Gonzalez. This is a two-story residential care facility for the elderly. A physical tour was conducted at 10:00 a.m., LPA and HSD observed the following:
Infection control: Proper signage was observed outside the facility and along the main entrance of the facility. Upon entrance, a designated covid-19 screening area was observed. A machine took LPA's temperature, LPA answered infection control questions on a computer screen, and was prompted to sign-in the digital visitor’s log. Hand sanitizer was available, and all trash cans were observed to have closed tight fitting lids. Sufficient PPE supplies were observed.
KItchen/Food Inspection: LPA observed to be sufficient stock of one-week non-perishable foods and two-day perishable foods. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Sharps, cleaning supplies and medications are centrally stored in designated storage rooms throughout the facility and are kept locked.
Medication: Medications are centrally stored in designated room and are kept locked.
Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide/ Fire Extinguisher: Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide were located throughout the facility. The last fire alarm test was conducted 10/23/2022. Fire extinguishers appeared to be fully charged and service tag displayed last serviced date 09/06/2022.
Call button / Delayed Egress Alarm: At approximately 10:00 a.m. three (3) different call buttons in residents' rooms were tested and found to be functioning properly. At approximately 10:24 a.m. delayed egress alarms were tested and functioning properly.
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