| Physical Plant & Environment Safety [Cont/]: There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water supply measured 107.4 deg F in bathroom #1, 116.0 deg F in bathroom #2 and 115.5 deg F in bathroom #3. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Backyard was inspected and has a shaded area and sitting area.
Staffing: A total of three (3) staff members provide care and supervision to the client. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and have criminal background clearance, fingerprint cleared, have training and are associated to the facility.
Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA reviewed three (3) staff files including: Personnel Record, health screening, TB clearance, Employee Rights documents, Medication Administration, and staff training. Administrator certificate is valid and expires on 06/10/2026. The administrator has valid HIV and TB Training certificate. However, based on record review, LPA observed that Administrator’s and Staff #1 (S1’s) file did not have Health Screening and TB test clearance during the day of the visit.
Client Rights-Information: Client personal rights are posted. Facility provides internet service and phone to the client.
Food Service: There is sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and 7-day supplies of non-perishable items. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator. There are no clients with special diets residing at this facility. Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas (locked in a cabinet under the kitchen sink).
Incidental Medical Services: Per Administrator, there are no clients at this home with incidental medical services nor have a restricted health condition.
Health Related Services: The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. LPA reviewed medication for C1. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. Medications are administered as prescribed by the Physician.
Client Records-Incident Reports: LPA reviewed (1) client file. Client file is maintained at the facility. Admission Agreement, Physician's Report (including TB and Ambulatory Status), Appraisal / Needs and Services Plan, and Personal Rights observed.
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