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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA met with LVN/DSP staff Eloisa Filio and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Marsha Murray arrived shortly after. There are three (3) non-ambulatory developmentally disabled clients in the home. Two (2) clients are ages 18-59 and one (1) client is 72 years old. The facility is licensed as a Specialized Residential Adult Residential Facility (ARF) vendored by Harbor Regional Center.
The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were observed and reviewed: Infection Control, Physical Plant/Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, Client Rights/Information, Client Records/Incident Reports, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incident Medical and Dental, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention.
Infection Control:
- Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. There is a visitor screening station at the entrance of the facility. Each client room is designated as a COVID-19 isolation room if needed. An Infection Control Plan and COVID-19 Mitigation Plan was reviewed.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety:
- The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood that is licensed for three (3) non-ambulatory clients. of which 1 may be bedridden. It consists of 4 client bedrooms, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, backyard patio area, and an attached garage.
- The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. The facility has three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to clients.
- Oxygen tanks were observed to be secured on stands. Mechanical lifts in client bedrooms and client bathrooms were observed to be operational. All client rooms have Hoyer lifts.
- Water temperature readings measured between the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- A discarded bath bed was observed in the back patio. A deficiency was issued.
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