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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection in this facility. LPA met with staff Carmen Lingat and Administrator Kenneth Hunter stated the purpose of this visit.
The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory residents. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
At about 11:35 AM, LPA Tapia was granted entry but was not asked to complete the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed five residents in care and one staff member and Administrator on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were three resident rooms and one staff room. Resident rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 116.7 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA noticed that a light bulb needed to be replaced. Bathroom (2) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 118.7 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA noticed handwashing signs were not posted in the restrooms and informed Administrator. LPA also noticed the PUB 475 See Something, Say Something sign was not the required size 20x26 inches. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was observed. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA did notice gardening tools to be out in the open and a hose untangled. Administrator immediately removed them so residents could not access them. The exterior portion of the facility also contained several fruit trees which were maintained. |