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32 | LPA Cho inspected the kitchen along with Admin Juan. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies were checked and adequately stocked at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was fully charged. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. Medications, toxins, and sharps were locked and inaccessible to the residents. The auditory alarms throughout the facility were in operating condition.
LPA Cho toured the outside grounds. There were no bodies of water present. There was shading and sufficient seating for residents. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards, and the exit gate was self-closing and self-latching. There were no security bars or weapons on the premises. A locked shed was located in the yard that stored gardening supplies.
LPA Cho reviewed the Emergency and Disaster Plan for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (LIC610E). Facility has a plan for COVID-19 testing residents and staff as well as a plan for isolation as needed. Facility has back-up emergency food and water supply. The First Aid Kit met all the required components, and the facility had sufficient PPEs. No resident or staff files were reviewed at the time of this visit. LPA reviewed the COVID-19 mitigation plan of the facility as well as Assembly Bill (AB) 665. This bill would require residential facilities serving adults, residential care facilities for persons with chronic life-threatening illness, and residential care facilities for the elderly with existing internet service to provide at least one internet access device that can support real-time interactive applications, is equipped with video conferencing technology, and is dedicated for client or resident use. The facility does have an existing internet service and provides the residents a smart phone upon request.
LPA provided the following guidance: to obtain and post the Complaint Poster (PUB475) that meets the size requirement, to submit the Infection Control Plan (LIC9282), and to keep the facility free of flies and fruit flies. In addition, LPA reminded the importance of staying abreast with CCLD's COVID-19 guidance by reviewing and printing the Provider Information Notices (PINs) as well as by attending the CCLD Informational Calls. The PINs can be accessed at: www.ccld.ca.gov. In addition, Admin Juan acknowledged and agreed to submitting the Infection Control Plan (LIC9282) and the Emergency Infection Control Plan pertaining to the Monkeypox guidelines by 09/02/2022.
Based on the observations made during today's visit, a deficiency is cited in this review as per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrators Juan and Villa Diaz, and a copy of this report (including LIC809, LIC809C, LIC809D, LIC9102s, and the appeal rights) were provided. |