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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 Gherineire Armas (Direct Support Professional) and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator Princess Torres showed up shortly after. The facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory clients ages 18-59. The facility is operating within the scope of its license.
A tour of the single-story facility included the 4 client bedrooms, 1 client bathroom, 1 staff bathroom, kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry area, front yard and backyard.
LPA Mora conducted the tour with Gherineire 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 are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Cleaning chemicals are kept locked under the kitchen sink. The First Aid kit is kept locked in the medication cabinet and it is fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. Medications are kept locked in a dining area cabinet. Client and staff files are kept in the medication cabinet. Clean towels and extra clean linen were observed in a hallway cabinet. Dining and living room have sufficient lighting and sitting area. All bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. The bathrooms were observed with shower mats and grab bars for non-ambulatory clients. The water temperature was tested in the both bathrooms and measured at 112.5 degrees F and 112.7 degrees F, which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Fire extinguisher were observed in the kitchen and hallway, and are fully charged. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and in each room and were operable during the visit. The carbon monoxide was 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. Medications for all 4 clients was reviewed. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. Files for all 4 clients and 5 staff were reviewed. No deficiencies found with the files.
(CONTINUED TO LIC 809C) |