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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Maldonado made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection, using the Infection Control tool to evaluate the facility. LPA Maldonado met with Administrator Carina Demman and explained the purpose for the visit. LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with Carina, observed the food supplies, COVID-19 procedures, and reviewed client and staff files, and residents' medications. The facility has an approved mitigation plan on file.
The facility is a one-story home located in a residential area. It is licensed to serve (6) elderly residents, ages 60 and above, of which all may be non-ambulatory, and is approved to retain (1) resident on hospice. The home consists of a living room, kitchen, dining room, TV room, (8) bedrooms, of which (2) are for staff, (4) bathrooms, of which (2) are for residents and (1) is for visitors, a shaded patio in the backyard with seating, and an attached garage. LPA observed all resident bedrooms to have the required furniture, bedding, linens, sufficient lighting, closet space, and additional storage space. LPA observed room# 2 to have baby powder spread underneath a resident bed and around the room floor, which made the floor slippery. Administrator stated caregivers clean once a week, but had not yet cleaned today. (2) resident bathrooms were observed to have a shower, toilet, and wash basin. The showers accommodate non-ambulatory clients and have the required grab-bars and non-skid mats. The water temperature was tested and measured between 118*F-120*F, which is in compliance. The food supplies was observed to be the required 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables. The kitchen stove top had accumulated grease on the grills and burners as well underneath the microwave, which is located right above the stove, which poses a hazard for a grease fire. Fire extinguisher were observed throughout the facility to have current inspections and were fully charged. The first aid kit was inspected and had the required items, as well as a current first aid manual. All sharps were observed to be locked and inaccessible in a kitchen cabinet. Cleaning supplies were locked and inaccessible, stored in a cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested, were interconnected and operational at the time of the visit.
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