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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Sicairos conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Infection Control Evaluation Tool. LPA met with staff Marivic Nacorda and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Desiree Alvarado arrived shortly thereafter. Physical Plant was toured, sample record of medications were reviewed, and food supply was inspected.
The following was observed/inspected:
- LPA and Administrator toured the facility and inspected the first floor which consists of 2 client bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, staff room and an office. The second floor consists of 5 client bedrooms and 1& 1/2 bathrooms. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the clients located in the back patio. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. The water temperature was tested in bathroom #1 (upstairs) and bathroom #2 (downstairs) and measured between 114.3F - 117.1F which is within the required 105F - 120F degrees. Client bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Client beds have the required linen and the linen is in good condition. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and were tested and operable during the visit. There is a carbon monoxide detector located right outside the kitchen which is operable. There are multiple fire extinguishers located throughout the facility which are fully charged. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Sharps are locked in the kitchen and are inaccessible to clients. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are locked and are inaccessible to clients. First Aid kit was fully stocked with current manual.
- Signs are posted throughout the facility to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing.
- Staff were observed wearing masks and screening visitors at entry.
- LPA observed a sufficient 2 days perishable food supply, but not a sufficient 7 days non-perishable foods supply for the number of clients in care.
- 5 client medications were reviewed at random. Medications are centrally stored in a kitchen cabinet. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed.
- Staff and Client files were not reviewed during today's visit.
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