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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Visit on 08/19/2023. LPA was met by Staff#1 (S1) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Alan Buan and Staff #3 (S3) later arrived to the facility to assist in tour. Facility is licensed to serve residents over 60 years old. The facility cares for elderly residents with dementia and is currently approved for three (3) hospice care residents. LPA Ramirez requested and obtained copies of Personnel Report (LIC 500), and Resident Roster (LIC 9020).
LPA OBSERVATIONS: Tour was led by S3. The facility is a single-story building located in a residential area with four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, two (2) resident bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, front yard, backyard, and attached garage. Facility has two (2) live in care givers and one (1) registered nurse/nurse practitioner (RN/NP) that provides care to residents on a regular basis.
Front Yard: Was clean and well maintained. No hazards were observed.
Kitchen: LPA Ramirez observed a sufficient 2 days of perishables and 7-day supply on non-perishables. LPA Ramirez observed knives and sharps located in kitchen cabinet, to be inaccessible to six (6) out of six (6) residents in care. LPA Ramirez observed several bottles of cleaning solutions and disinfectants located in bottom kitchen cabinet to be inaccessible to six (6) out of six (6) residents in care. Kitchen appliances were observed to be clean and in working order. LPA Ramirez observed fully charged fire extinguisher in this area. Water temperature in kitchen sink was measured at 117.6 degrees F.
Dining area/Living room: Living room was observed plenty of seating and lighting. LPA Ramirez observed two (2) residents sitting in living room area and dining area during visit.
Linen Closet: Contained plenty linens, towels, and hygiene products. LPA observed thermostat in this nearby area to read 76 degrees F.
Resident Rooms 1 - 4: LPA Ramirez observed all resident bedrooms to contain the required linens, furnishings, and lighting. LPA Ramirez observed required auditory devices on exits. LPA Ramirez observed signs outside residents’ rooms cautioning “Oxygen in use.”
see 809-C
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