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32 | Common Areas: These included the living room, family room and dining area for clients. The common areas were properly furnished. Furniture in common area was observed to be in good repair. There are two fireplace that are closed and are not in use. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Clients dining table fits six (6) and the breakfast table sits (4) clients. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets in the living room.
Kitchen Area was observed to be clean and sanitary and free of pests. The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. Food: LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked in the kitchen drawer. All toxins, cleaning agents are locked in the cabinet under the kitchen sink.
Laundry Area is located at the side of the building and has no access from inside the house. Detergent is kept in the laundry area locked and inaccessible to clients.
Fire extinguisher - There are three (3) fire extinguishers located in the dining area, family room and kitchen. Extinguishers were observed to be operable and purchased on 09/20/2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were hardwired and inter connected, tested and observed to be operational. Temperature of facility wall thermostat was set at 72°F and observed to be within the required range. Garage is detached and has no access from inside the house. The garage is also being used as storage for old equipment and supplies.Medication was observed to be inaccessible and stored in a secured medication cabinet in the kitchen. Medication is inaccessible to clients. Medication and Medication Records (MMR) were review for proper documentation. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the clients’ doctor. Proper medication dispensing instruction are followed and checked for contamination. There is a First Aid kit in the kitchen and has all proper items. Surrounding Grounds: Entry and exits were free of obstruction and was checked for cleanliness and condition. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards during today’s visit. The facility does not have a swimming pool or body of water.
In addition to the physical plant LPA conducted a file review for all clients and staff regularly scheduled. Staff have current first aid and training documentation showing training completed. Resident records observed to be complete at this time.
There was no immediate health and safety hazard observed during the day of inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was given Administrator. |