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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Annie Gardner and explained the purpose for today’s visit, shortly after Peter John Ventura arrived to assist with the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 4 Non-Ambulatory Residents ages 60 and above, with a hospice waiver for (1) one.
The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Norwalk, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 4 resident bedrooms, 1 resident bathroom, 1 staff bedroom, 1 staff bathroom, kitchen, dining area, living room, front yard and back yard.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit todays visit and the initial visit and observed the following:
Infection Control: Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility.
Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance, there is a plan of operation with required Infection Control Plan and facility maintains the required liability insurance.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, residents’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably was available. The front yard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked and are inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.
Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the residents in the case of an emergency.(Continued on LIC809-C) |