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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Sicairos conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Infection Control Evaluation Tool. LPA met with DSP Myrna Macalino and explained the reason for the visit. Physical Plant was toured, sample record of medications were reviewed, and food supply was inspected.
The following was observed/inspected:
- LPA and Ms. Macalino toured the home and inspected (3) client bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, office room, and detached garage. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the clients located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. The water temperature was tested in bathroom #1 and bathroom #2 and measured at 120F which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees. Client bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Clients beds have the required linen and the linen is in good condition. LPA observed bedroom door of Client #1 (C1) is damaged with holes and chipped paint. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and were tested and operable during the visit. There is a carbon monoxide detector in the hallway of the home. There are (2) fire extinguishers located in the kitchen and in the garage and both are fully charged. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Sharps are locked in a kitchen drawer and are inaccessible to clients. Cleaning supplies and toxins are locked under the sink and are inaccessible to clients. First Aid kit was fully stocked with current manual.
- Signs are posted throughout the facility to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing.
- Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods were observed.
- (2) out of the (2) client medications were reviewed. Medications are centrally stored in a cabinet located in the hallway. LPA observed Furosemide 40mg for Client #1 was signed off on MARs for 09/08/21 however pill was still in the bubble pack.
- Staff and Client files were not reviewed during today's visit.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during the visit are documented on 809D. Exit interview held and a copy of the report along with appeal rights were provided. |