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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wong conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Caregiver Aura McKenzie. Administrator, Lorraine Lopez, arrived shortly thereafter to assist. The purpose for the visit was explained. The facility is licensed for residents ages 60 and over. 6 Ambulatory, of which 5 may be non-ambulatory and 1 may be bedridden. Hospice Waiver for 6 residents. Currently, there are three (3) residents are on hospice.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
1. Infection Control: Facility has an updated infection control plan in place. The facility staff and residents continue to practice the hand washing and disinfecting the facility each shift. The facility has sufficient PPE supplies. All the staff in the facility has the updated Health Screening and TB test result in file.
2. Operational Requirement: The facility has approved for 5 non ambulatory and 1 may be bedridden currently there's only one resident is bed ridden which is within the fire clearance requirement. LPA observed the updated Liability insurance and has the sufficient amount for liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests. The facility has a dementia care plan to accept or retain residents with dementia.
3. Physical plant and Environmental Safety: The facility is a single story house and located around the neighborhood area. The facility include: living room, staff break room with a divider, six residents bedrooms, three residents bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, family room and attached garage. Each resident bedroom has one bed, one chair, one drawer and required furniture and beddings and sufficient lighting and closet space. All three resident's bathrooms are clean, sanitary and in a good working condition. The hot water temperature in all three bathrooms were tested between 114.9 and 120 degrees F. The bathroom has the required non-skid mat and grab bar in the shower. The fireplace in the living room is adequately screened. All the appliances in the kitchen are working properly. The sharp knives and utensils are stored and locked in the kitchen drawer.
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