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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Maldonado made an unannounced required annual inspection at the facility. LPA Maldonado met with caregiver Santos Valencia and explained the purpose for the visit. Administrator Rafael Diaz was called and was also explained to purpose for the visit. LPA used the infection control tool to evaluate the facility. During today's visit, LPA toured the physical plant with caregiver Santos, observed the food and PPE supplies, and reviewed COVID-19 procedures, resident's medications and files, and staff files. The facility has submitted a mitigation plan and approved on 04/20/2021.
The facility is a home located in a residential area. It is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents, of ages 60 and over, of which one (1) may be bedridden. The facility has dementia care for residents and an approved hospice waiver for 2 residents. The facility has secured perimeters in the form of a motorized gate in the front to prevent residents from leaving the property. The home consists of five (5) resident bedrooms, one (1) which is a shared room, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, office area, living room, shaded patio, and attached garage. During the visit, 6 residents in care were observed and 2 staff working. LPA toured the facility with caregiver Santos and observed the facility's food supply to have a variety of nutritious foods and was more than the required 2 day perishables, 7 day non-perishables, and emergency supplies.
At 9:37 a.m., LPA observed a kitchen knife on top of the counter next to the kitchen sink. The staff stated they just finished preparing breakfast for the residents and put the knife away immediately.
All resident bedrooms were observed to have the required bed linens, furniture, and sufficient lighting. Bathroom (RR)# 1 and # 2 had a working toilet, wash basin, and shower that accommodates non-ambulatory residents.
At 9:45 a.m., room# 3 was observed to have cleaning supplies left out on the floor near the entrance.
(Report Continued on LIC809-C...) |