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25 | On Monday, August 14, 2023, at 8:49:53 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David España conducted an unannounced required annual visit. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA España conducted a risk assessment in the front lobby. LPA verified that the facility has an approved mitigation plan report. LPA conducted a telephone call to Ms. Teresa Starks, Acting Administrator for the Veteran’s Home of California, West Los Angeles effectively as of July 31, 2023. LPA met with Denise Davenport, Chief of Domiciliary and they both toured the inside and outside grounds of the facility. LPA was properly screened for Covid-19 symptoms and temperature was checked.
The facility is licensed for eighty-four (84) bedridden residents, of which eight (8) may be in hospice care. Currently, there are no hospice residents present during today’s visit. During the tour, LPA observed the facility’s infection control practices. PPE supplies are readily available to staff, and an additional supply of PPE is stored in the facility storage. Sufficient paper, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies were observed. The facility’s designated visitation is in the den, telephone room, resident’s bedroom or front patio area. LPA observed required postings throughout the facility. The facility has no memory care unit associated with the RCFE. Potentially dangerous items such as toxins are kept inaccessible to residents. Some rooms were visibly inspected. Beds and bedding supplies are sufficient, adequate lighting provided throughout the facility, storage for resident personal belongings was observed and adequate. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Resident bathrooms were checked, sufficient liquid soap and paper towels were observed. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, the shower was free of mold/mildew. Walk-in tubs were observed and clean. The water temperature measured within range of 105f-120f. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed more than a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food. Knives and toxins were kept secure and away from residents. Centrally stored medications were observed stored in their originally received containers and kept safe and locked and inaccessible to residents in care.
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