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25 | On 2/1822, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Cifuentes conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA spoke with Administrator Angelo Recio to conduct the covid-19 screener questionnaire and was informed the facility is free of Covid-19. LPA was met by staff and explained the purpose of today’s visit is the annual visit concentrating on Infection control measure and was allowed entry into the facility. The facility is Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) ages 60 and above. The requested capacity is six (6), non-ambulatory, bedridden clients. There is currently five (5) residents in placement.
The facility is a single story, 4 client bedroom, 1 staff bedroom and 2 bathrooms home located in a residential neighborhood. The facility has a living room, office area, dining area, kitchen, laundry area outside in the backyard in a shed, detached garage, shaded area, indoor/outdoor activity areas.
LPA and staff toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational.
LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. The kitchen was inspected and there is a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food available, maintained properly. One fully charged fire extinguishers was found in kitchen.
During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed staff were wearing face coverings, a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and sign in and out logs for visitors and staff are present in the facility.
Due to time constraints, visit will be completed at a later date.
There were no deficiencies cited or technical advisories given during this visit
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Albert Simon |