| Physical Plant/Environment Safety [Cont.]: There is a fireplace in the living room that is covered and inaccessible to clients. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Backyard was inspected and has a shaded area. Laundry area is outside next to the detached garage. There is one (1) fire extinguisher mounted on the wall in the hallway which was serviced on 02/04/2026. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Water temperature reading measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading was 109.5 deg F in bathroom #1 and 107.9 deg F in bathroom #2.
Operational Requirements: The Infection Control Plan has been updated. A fire clearance is in place. Surety Bond is in place. Staff provide necessary personal assistance and care, as indicated in the clients' needs and services plan. Facility provides a comfortable and furnished shaded area for clients' outdoor activities. The last Fire drill was conducted on 04/18/2026.
Staffing: A total of twelve (12) staff members including the Administrator provide care and supervision to the clients. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and have criminal background clearance, fingerprint cleared, have training and are associated to the facility.
Personnel Records/Staff Training: LPA reviewed five (5) staff files that included Personnel Record/Job Application, Staff training, Health Clearance, TB Clearance, Employee Rights, and 1st Aid/CPR training. Administrator certificate expires on 11/30/2027. Administrator has Updated HIV and TB Training in file.
Client Records-Incident Reports: LPA reviewed four (4) client files that include Face Sheet, Identification and Emergency Information, Physician's Report (including TB and Ambulatory Status), Individual Program Plan (IPP), Functional Capability Assessment, and Clients Personal Rights.
Client Rights-Information: Client personal rights are posted. The facility provides internet services to all clients and they have access to the facility phone.
Food Service: The kitchen was inspected and the food preparation area and storage areas were observed to be clean and sanitary. There is sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and 7-day supplies of non-perishable items. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator. There are no clients with special diets residing at this facility. Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas.
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