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32 | COMMON SPACES: Fireplace in the living room was appropriately screened. There was a linen closet in the hallway with extra towels and linens. Fire extinguisher was fully charged and purchased 12/05/2023. The backyard had furniture and a shaded area for residents’ use. The side gate was self-latching; no bodies of water noted. The facility does not have a garage on the property. The washer and dryer are located in the kitchen. Detergent was locked and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 76 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The required postings were observed by the common spaces (entrance and hallway).
OUTDOOR AREA: The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. There is a side gate for client use and is single-latched. No bodies of water noted. The garage is where the washer and dryer are held, including additional perishable food items. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are kept in locked cabinets in the garage.
RECORDS: Records review began at 12:35 p.m. Residents’ records were reviewed for, but not limited to care plans, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. All records were in order. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All files were in order.
MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 1:30 p.m.; medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen area; medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. Medications are properly documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record. No errors observed during the medication review.
INFECTION CONTROL: The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19.
The LPA reviewed the following documents:
- LIC500 Personnel Report
- LIC9020 Client Roster
No deficiencies cited at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued. |