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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility with focus on the infection control domain, medication and food review. LPA Mora met with Administrator Vanessa Quirarte and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve three non-ambulatory clients ages 18-59. The facility is in a residential area. A tour of the single-story facility included the kitchen, dining area, living room, 3 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, attached garage, front yard and backyard.
LPA Mora conducted the tour with Vanessa Quirarte and observed the following: sufficient food supplies for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables were observed in the kitchen. Sharps were observed locked in the medication closet. Chemical and cleaning solutions are kept locked under the kitchen sink. The First Aid kit is kept locked in the medication closet and it is fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. Clean towels and extra clean linen were observed in each bedroom. Dining and living room have sufficient lighting and sitting area. Medications are kept locked in the medication closet in the hallway. Client files are kept in the medication closet. Staff files are kept in the garage. All bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. All bathrooms were observed with shower mats. One of the bathrooms have grab bars for the non-ambulatory client. The water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 114.4 degrees F and 107.8 degrees F, which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Two fire extinguishers were observed in the kitchen and dining area and are fully charged. Smoke detectors combined with carbon monoxide were observed throughout the facility and in each room and were operable during the visit. The front yard and backyard are clean. There is a shaded area with seating in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.
LPA reviewed medication for all three clients. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. LPA reviewed files for all three clients and two staff. There were no issues found with the files. LPA observed administrator certificate for Vanessa Quirarte - 6061554735 with an expiration date of 12/05/2023.
(CONTINUED TO LIC 809C) |