87705(f)(1) Care of persons with Dementia The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia:(1)Knives, matches, firearms, tools and other items that could constitute a danger to the resident(s).
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: |
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4 | Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the Administrator did not have a knife locked and made inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed one sharp knife sitting in the drying rack in the kitchen sink accessible to residents in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. |
 | POC Due Date: 06/02/2022 |
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4 | The Administrator immediately locked the knife in the draw with the other sharp objects. The Administrator stated they will train staff on how to properly lock sharp objects after use. Proof of training will be submitted to the LPA. |
87705(f)(2) Care of persons with Dementia Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: |
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4 | Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the Administrator did not have cleaning supplies locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed two bottles of Awesome cleaner, one can of bug spray, and one bottle of toilet cleaner under the unlocked sink in the bathroom, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. |
 | POC Due Date: 06/02/2022 |
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4 | The Administrator locked the chemicals during the visit. The Administrator stated she will conduct a training on how to properly store chemicals with all staff. Proof of training will be submitted to the LPA. |