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25 | On 6/25/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Garza arrived at facility to conduct an unannounced Infection Control Inspection. LPA was greeted by Caregiver, Myra Torres after being informed Administrator was not available at this time. Myra was given permission to do visit with LPA. LPA was screened and permitted entry into facility.
LPA observed a central entry point supply of hand sanitizer and sign in policy including documented routine symptom screening for resident's, staff and visitors. Residents observed in common areas watching television, sleeping and in bedrooms. 1 staff was observed not wearing face covering and 2 staff were observed wearing face coverings. Mitigation plan pending approval. Staffing and sick leave plans are in place for emergency staffing and/or PPE shortages.
LPA's toured the facility inside and out. Required postings of signs to include hand washing, coughing etiquette and physical distancing were observed in facility. LPA observed a covered trash cans in kitchen, supply of PPE, and cleaning supplies. Residents have 30 day supply of medications. Sinks stocked and liquid soap for hand washing and paper towels observed in kitchen only. LPA observed the following issues during visit: medication/medication log inaccurate; resident without personal belongings; hot water temperature measured at 128 degrees in bathroom; handrails on residents beds; unlocked cabinets with medication, chemicals and sharps accessible to residents; auditory alarms non-functioning; uncovered trash cans in rooms; non-functioning light in dining area and broken switch plate in resident room as a potential fire hazard; unlocked shed with chemicals accessible to residents. LPA observed debris on back patio and in garage. All of this posing a potential harm to residents. Due to time constraints LPA will not be issuing deficiencies for observations but will return for additional visit to issue.
Exit interview completed with Myra. Report signed and a copy will be sent via email. A delivered and read receipt was sent as confirmation of receipt. |