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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elizabeth Irra and Kimberly Ramirez conducted the required annual inspection. LPA met with Laura Hernandez (Administrator) and discussed the purpose of today’s visit.
This facility is licensed to serve (40) non-ambulatory residents, of which, (10) may be bedridden and (20) may be on hospice. Per Administrator, there are (2) bedridden residents and there are (7) residents under hospice care at this time. This facility consists of (2) single story buildings. The front building consists of a reception area, administrative offices, employees lounge, conference room, and commercial-size kitchen. The back building includes a medication room, resident rooms, living room, dining room, bathrooms, and indoor/outdoor areas. Residents bedrooms have the required furniture. Most of the resident bedrooms have a “jack and jill” bathroom. Bathrooms were clean and operational.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: There are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has an Infection Control Plan in place.
Operational Requirements: The fire clearance is approved for (40) non-ambulatory residents, of which, (10) may be bedridden and (20) may be on hospice. Staff were unable to provide proof of liability insurance coverage (citation issued).
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPAs toured facility grounds. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were observed (both tested and operable). Fire extinguishers are located throughout the premises (service date of 02/01/23). Signal system was tested and operable. The water temperature measured as follows: 106.3* in the bathroom between room #2 and room #3, 106.5* in the bathroom between room #4 and room #5, 112.0” in bathrooms between rooms #12, #13, #14 and #15. Knives, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are locked and inaccessible to clients. Bathrooms had non-skid surfaces and grab bars.
**Refer to LIC 9099C for the continuation of this report.** |