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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Luis Mora conducted an announced pre-licensing visit. LPA met with Area Director Verretta Boatner and explained the reason for the visit.
The home is located in a residential neighborhood in the city of Lakewood and is a one story building which consists of three (3) client bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen, staff area, and attached garage. The home has a fire clearance from the local Fire Department for a capacity of three (3) non-ambulatory clients ages 18 - 59.
The following was inspected during the visit: a locked closet for staff & client files, a locked cabinet for central storage of medications was observed in the living room. Cleaning supplies were separate from where food supplies are stored. The walls, ceilings, floors, window screens and areas around the facility were clean and in good repair. Cleaning products, disinfectants, and set of knives were observed locked under the sink. Two (2) fire extinguishers were observed in the facility. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility which were tested and operable. Doors, exits, hallways, and passageways were clear and free of obstruction. The front and back yards were observed to be clean and free of debris. No pools or bodies of water were observed in or around the home. The outdoor patio in the backyard was observed to have well shaded area and was furnished for outdoor use.
Required postings were observed to be posted in appropriate places. A current disaster and mass casualty plan is maintained at the facility. An operating telephone was observed in the living room, which is easily accessible and available for client use. The first-aid kit was observed mounted to the wall near the restroom #2, which included all required supplies. The refrigerator was observed to be at 45 degrees Fahrenheit and the freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
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