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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced met with John L. Fernandez (Caregiver) and Belma Fernandez (Caregiver) [assistant administrator Marie Resurreccion arrived shortly after to assist with the visit], the purpose for today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 4 non-ambulatory residents ages 60 and above, with a hospice waver for two. The facility currently has 4 residents all serviced through Harbor Regional Center, none of the residents are currently using hospice service.
The facility is a single-story home located in Lakewood, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, 4 resident bedrooms, 2 resident bathrooms, 1 staff bedroom with private bathroom, laundry area, attached garage, front yard and back yard.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit todays visit and the initial visit and observed the following:
Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting residents’ medications. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility.
Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance, there is a plan of operation with required Infection Control Plan and facility maintains the required liability insurance.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, residents’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably was available. The front yard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked and are inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance.There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.(continued on 809-C) |