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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Maldonado made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection, using the Infection Control Evaluation Tool. LPA Maldonado met with Assistant Administrator Zenaida Torres and explained the purpose for the visit. Administrator Marylin Paguio arrived shortly after to assist with the visit. The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) licensed to serve 4 developmentally disabled adults ages 18 through 59, and approved for three ambulatory clients and 1 non-ambulatory client.
The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area. The home consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, shaded patio in the back yard, and an attached garage. LPA conducted a tour of the facility with assistance of Zenaida. All 4 client bedrooms were observed to have the required furniture, linens, and sufficient lighting. Bedding, furniture, and linens were clean and in good repair. Two bathrooms were observed to have a working toilet, shower, and wash basin, and had the required grab bars and non-skid mats. Soap and paper towels were observed for hand washing. The water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 116*F, which is within the require range, per Title 22 Regulations. Room#4 is designated for the 1 non-ambulatory client and has a private bathroom and an emergency exit with a ramp. All ramps, entry/exits, and walkways were clean and free of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed the food supplies in the facility and observed more than the required 2-day of perishables and 7-day of non-perishables, with a variety of nutritious foods. All cleaning supplies/toxins were observed to be locked and inaccessible in a cabinet under the kitchen sink. A fire extinguisher was observed near the kitchen entrance to be fully charged and have a recent inspection. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the kitchen and in the living room. Smoke alarms were observed in each room of the home and were tested and observed to be operational. All sharps and medications are kept locked and inaccessible in the staff room. The laundry room was observed to have washing supplies locked in a cabinet and the washer and dryer were operational and in good repair.
(Report Continued on LIC809-C...) |