| Staff reported this information to the administrator and they called pest control same day. Pest control company scheduled an appointment to see the room on 01/26/2024 and gave facility an estimate for services. Pest control retuned to the facility today and performed treatment and schedule continued visits for monitoring. Due to the ongoing situation with C1, documented by facility and the department, LPA determined the facility acted immediately to address the incident. It has been document by facility that C1 is known to bring items like boxes from the outside which may have carried in a rodent.
Bathroom: There are two (2) client bathrooms one (1) is located upstairs and the second bathroom is downstairs. The bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper and trash bins with lids. Hot water temperature was taken in both bathrooms at approximately 2:45 p.m. and measured upstairs 112.9 degrees Fahrenheit and 113.9 degrees Fahrenheit downstairs.
Laundry Room & Garage: LPA observed the laundry room locked. Laundry room has a washer and dryer. LPA observed detergents and cleaning products in laundry room. The garage is attached to the facility. Laundry room that is maintained locked leads to the garage and LPA observed additional storage for the facility and personal belongings for C1. LPA noted an odor being omitted by C1's personal items. According to Maria, staff had recently cleaned C1's room and the items placed in the garage needed to be clean or removed from the facility due to a risk to C1's and other client's health.
Backyard: LPA observed a patio area with appropriate outdoor furniture for clients. The side gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was closed but not locked.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested by the a staff at 10:48 a.m. and were observed operational.
Staff/Client Interview: At 11:20 a.m. LPA conducted record reviews for six (6) out of thirteen (13) staff files to insure compliance with licensing forms. At approximately 12:40 p.m. four (4) out four (4) client records were reviewed to insure compliance.
Medications: At approximately 2:21 p.m. LPA with administrator reviewed Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Records for proper documentation. Medication records are automatically filled by pharmacists for three (3) out of four (4) clients. Facility also maintains Medical Administration Records (MAR).
No deficiency cited on todays visit. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report provided. |