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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Chan conducted the annual inspection with the focus of the infection control domain. LPA arrived unannounced and met with the House Supervisor who assisted with the inspection. The purpose of the visit was explained. The facility is licensed for six (6) ambulatory Developmentally Disabled adults 18 to 59 years of age. There are currently 6 ambulatory clients residing at the home.
LPA toured the facility with the house supervisor and observed the following:
* The facility is a 2-story house with 3 bedrooms, 1 staff room, 1 activity room (upstairs), 2 bathrooms (one upstairs and one downstairs), living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, basement, and a detached garage. The spacious backyard consists of tables and chairs for client use. The clients' rooms have the required furniture. The facility is well maintained with no items obstructing the passageways. LPA observed signage throughout the facility and in the restrooms for hand washing hygiene. LPA recommended to add additional signage such as sneeze/cough etiquette at the home. Clients' and Staff temperature are taken daily and logged. PPE supplies for at least 30 days are observed. Food supplies for 2 day perishable and a week of non-perishable are also observed. Knives, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are stored and locked making them inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors are located in each room and the carbon monoxide detector is located in the downstair hallway. They were tested and operable. The fire extinguishers were last inspected on 7/13/2021. The medications are centrally stored and locked. LPA reviewed all 6 clients' medications and staff are administering them as prescribed. LPA tested the hot water temperature in bathroom #1 and #2, which measured at 128.1 and 124.7 degree F, respectively.
LPA provided a technical advisory for the N95 Fit Testing.
A deficiency was issued for the hot water temperature documented on the LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with appeal rights were provided. |