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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit focusing on COVID-19 Infection Control Practices. LPA met with staff Angelita Lopez and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Emelita Alangui arrived shortly after. There are six (6) elderly residents in the home. Four (4) residents have Dementia and one (1) is receiving hospice services.The facility is a single story home licensed for 5 non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden resident. It consists of 4 resident bedrooms, 1 staff room, 2 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, living room, outdoor patio, and attached garage. The last fire/emergency drill was conducted on 6/6/2022. Administrator certificate expired 9/6/2022. Documents were mailed in late Aug. 2022.
OBSERVATIONS:
- The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational.
- COVID-19 Infection Control Practices and signs that promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing were observed in the entrance, common areas, hallways, bathrooms and client rooms. There is a screening station at the entrance of the facility to screen visitors.
- If needed a designated COVID-19 isolation room will be in place.
- A posted Emergency Disaster Plan was observed.
- Six (6) centrally stored client medication records were reviewed.
- Staff were observed wearing mask. Residents were not observed wearing masks due to cognitive impairment.
- The kitchen was inspected and has sufficient supply of 2 day perishable & 7 day non-perishable food.
- Facility has an adequate 30-day+ supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
- Sharps/knives were unlocked under the kitchen sink. The centrally stored medication cabinet was unlocked. Both cabinets were locked by staff.
- Staff (1) is not associated. LPA verified with RO. Transfer request is pending processing. Licensee has not created a Guardian account.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, deficiencies were observed. See LIC 809D. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator Tes Sison. A copy of the report and appeal rights were issued. |