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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Art DeLaPena (Caregiver) and then Maria Shinn (Administrator) who later assisted with the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 4 Non-Ambulatory Residents with Hospice Waiver for 2.
The facility is located in a residential area in Los Angeles, Ca. A tour of the single-story facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry area, 4 client bedrooms, 1 client restroom, 2 Staff Rooms, 2 1/2 Staff Restrooms, detached garage, front yard, and back patio.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting residents’ medications. Staff are still cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. There is sufficient PPE supplies and an Infection Control Plan.
Operational Requirements: There are currently 4 ambulatory residents at the facility.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: There are 4 client bedrooms, 1 client restroom, 2 Staff Rooms, 2 1/2 Staff Restrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry area, detached garage, front yard, and back patio. Bathrooms are clean and operational. LPA observed client restroom and sink in restroom is inoperable. Clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The back patio is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and is within the required range of 105-120 degrees. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are stored in a secured, locked area and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.
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