| Staffing: A total of sixteen (16) 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 associated to the facility. LPA observed that one (1) staff member had a criminal background clearance and fingerprint cleared in 2019. However, he had a name change and clearance has not been transferred yet.
Personnel Records/Staff Training: Reviewed files for three (3) staff. Proof of staff training, health clearance, vaccinations and 1st Aid/CPR training are current. Administrator certificate has expired on 09/26/2023 but has submitted the request for renewal the beginning of Sep.2023. Application is still pending, based on email proof provided by the Administrator. Administrator has a valid HIV/AIDS training proof at the time of visit.
Client Rights-Information: Client personal rights are posted. Per Administrator, facility provides internet services to all clients and have access to the facility phone. Administrator stated two (2) of the clients have a personal cell phone and (3) out of (4) clients have their own tablet. LPA conducted (2) client interviews, as the other (2) are out in the community.
Client Records-Incident Reports: LPA reviewed Client files for C1 through C4. Client files are maintained at the facility. Physician's Report (including TB and Ambulatory Status), Consent For Medical Treatment, Individual Program Plan (IPP), Behavioral Reports, Client Cash Resources, Special Incident Reports, Client Personal Property and Clients Personal Rights observed.
Food Service: There are sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable items. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator (clean and well maintained). Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas. Kitchen is kept clean and free from rodents and other vermin. Plates, cups and utensils are kept cleaned and stored properly.
Health Related Services: The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. Medications were reviewed for C1-C4 to confirm medication is given as prescribed and is documented properly. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. Medications are administered as prescribed by the Physician. Medications are bubbled packed.
Incidental Medical Services: Per the Administrator, no client at this home has a restricted health condition.
Disaster Preparedness: The facility has a complete Emergency Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan.
Emergency Intervention: Not-Applicable.
Deficiency cited on LIC 809D. Exit interview, appeals rights and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator, Beatriz Milian-Torres.
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