| LPA observed a gated fireplace in the living room and got informed that the fireplace is non operational. There was a television and various activities, games, board games stored inside the cabinet located in the living room.
Bedrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms designated for clients use. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with beds, linens, night stands, a chairs, drawers, closet, and adequate lighting. All bedrooms appeared organized and clean.
Bathroom: There are two (2) bathrooms in the facility. The bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper and trash bins with lids. Hot water temperature was taken in both bathrooms at approximately 11:30am measured 113 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA also observed required signs on the bathroom walls and non-skid mat in the shower.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested by a staff at 11:32pm and were observed operational.
Laundry Room & Garage: LPA observed the garage is attached to the facility and has access from the kitchen area. Disinfectants, laundry detergents and hygiene supplies were stored and inaccessible in a separate locked cabinet in the garage. Also in the garage were extra emergency supplies of food and water, PPE supplies functioning washer and dryer was observed at laundry room.
Backyard: LPA observed sufficient yard space with fenced backyard. Appropriate outdoor furniture, with covered shaded area available for clients to rest and enjoy outside weather. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining the care and supervision to meet the needs of clients. Exit doors were unlocked and free of obstructions. The facility does not have a swimming pool or body of water.
Staff/Client File review: At 11:10am-12:00pm. LPA conducted records review of six (6) staff files and three (3) out three (3) clients records. Files were complete and updated.
Medications: At approximately 12:05pm. LPA reviewed Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Records for proper documentation. Facility also maintains Medical Administration Records (MAR). LPA observed centrally stored medication, and First Aid kit locked in the kitchen cabinet and inaccessible to clients in care. LPA observed First-aid kit is complete and has new manual. PRN medications have written orders from a physician. Potentially dangerous items are kept inaccessible to residents in care. Facility operates with three (3) shifts and has two or three staff members for each shift.
An emergency exit plan/sketch is posted on the wall along with other posting requirements.
LPAs collected LIC500, LIC9020 and Administrators certificates.
No deficiency cited on today’s visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided. |