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25 | At 12:45 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Ruiz arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by staff and staff granted access to home. LPA observed covid-19 signage posted outside the facility. LPA's temperature was taken and was asked to sign in the visitor’s log. Hand sanitizer and PPE supplies were readily available. LPA later met with the Administrator Natividad Arayata and Licensee Beatriz Vasquez, and an entrance interview was conducted. The purpose of the visit was explained.
At 1:00 p.m. LPA initiated a physical plant tour. This is a six (6) bedroom four (4) bathroom Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. LPA was able to tour the home and did not observe any immediate health and safety concerns. Sufficient PPE supplies were observed. The fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen area and has a date of purchase of 4/16/2022. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors were observed to be functional. LPA observed there to be sufficient stock of one-week non-perishable foods and two-day perishable foods. Sharps, cleaning supplies and medications are centrally stored and are kept locked in various kitchen cabinets and drawers. Extra towels and linens were readily available. There is a clean covered shaded area in the front yard and there are no bodies of water.
No deficiencies issued during today’s visit. Report was signed and delivered by the Licensee. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and Licensee. |