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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required-1 year visit. LPA was met by Gina Abegunde, Caregiver and Ara Postaldjian, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to care for six (6) elderly residents ages 60 and above, approved for (6) non ambulatory of which (1) may be bedridden. There is an approved hospice waiver for (2) residents. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were maintained. The facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and the Infection Control Plan. Bathroom has hygiene items such as hand soap, paper towel and toilet paper.
Operational Requirements: Plan of Operation was reviewed. The Infection Control Plan and Dementia plan have been added to the Plan. A fire clearance is in place. Last Fire Drill was conducted on 09/06/2024 and training is conducted on a quarterly basis. Liability Insurance policy is valid and expires on 12/19/2024. Facility does not handle cash resources for the residents. Facility has working signal systems in exit points which were tested and observed to be operational.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of (4) resident bedrooms, (3) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry area, detached garage, and backyard. Currently, there are three (3) non ambulatory and (3) ambulatory residents living in the facility. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke/carbon monoxide detector, linen, dresser, light, chair and sufficient closet space. There are (2) residents under hospice care, (1) with full bed rail and total of (4) residents with 1/2 bed rails. Exit doors have auditory device and free of any obstruction. Backyard was inspected and has a shaded area and sitting area. There are no pools or large bodies of water. The kitchen was observed to have sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food supplies. Laundry area is located in the kitchen area. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to residents. The facility is equipped with cameras without audio in the common areas. LPA observed (2) fire extinguishers that were full. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored in the facility. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Readings were 110.8 deg F in bathroom #1, 107.2 deg F in bathroom #2 and 106.8 deg F in bathroom #3.
*****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C***** |