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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Lydia Martinez made an unannounced visit to conduct a Required – 1 Year inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility Staff Maria "Lita" Manuel and was granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. There are currently 3 Clients residing at the facility. One client and one staff were present during today's visit. Per Staff Lita, two clients were away at Day Program. LPA spoke to Administrator Lori Cook via telephone and purpose of visit was explained.
LPA Martinez, along with Staff Lita conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, client rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: Facility is a single-story house with three client bedrooms, two bathroom, one staff bedroom, one guest bedroom and an attached 2 car garage that is used for storage. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. The back yard has a shaded sitting area. Client bedrooms were observed to be spacious and easily accommodate furnishings such as lamps, chair, dresser and a bed. Bathrooms were clean, faucets, showers and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature in client bathroom was within regulatory requirements. Linen and hygiene supplies were stocked in hallway closet. Emergency Phone Numbers and Exit Plan were reviewed. Food prep area is clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of non-perishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is available. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be operational. Fire Extinguishers were charged and mounted and were last serviced on 03/08/2023. LPA reviewed facility's Emergency Disaster/Fire drill log that shows last fire drill was on 04/04/2023. Stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer are operational. Chemicals and sharps are made inaccessible to the clients. Laundry is done in the garage. Medications are centrally stored in a locked medication cart. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately.
(see LIC809C) |