Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ashley Smith and Emily Peraldi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:30am. When the LPAs arrived, there was one staff and five residents present. Administrator Kajo Movsesian arrived around 10:45am.
The LPAs toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
OUTDOOR SPACE: The LPAs observed the backyard, which has a covered outdoor area for resident use. There is a gate on the side of the house that is single latched; however, at 11:01am, the latch was padlocked. The LPAs informed the Administrator that this had to be removed.
KITCHEN: The LPAs observed the kitchen/dining area at 12pm. Knives are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. At 12:05pm, the LPAs observed over-the-counter milk of magnesia in the refrigerator. At 12:07pm, the LPAs observed Lysol on the counter. The staff removed these items upon observation.
BEDROOMS: The LPAs observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting.
RESTROOMS: Resident restrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid mat. At 12:17pm, the LPA observed that the bathroom in the common hallway was not stocked with paper towels. Technical violation was issued for improper infection control protocol.
INFECTION CONTROL: During today’s visit, the LPAs spoke with the Administrator regarding the facility’s infection control practices. Upon entry, the facility has a central entry point for symptom screening, temperature checks, and a sanitation station.
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