Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required one year infection control annual visit. LPA was greeted, granted entry by staff, and explained the reason for the visit. LPA Haley was temper checked and screened before entering. Facility staff called Licensee Sonia Garcia who arrived and was present for the visit.
At 10:15 AM LPA Haley and Licensee Garcia began the tour. LPA observed all required posting at the entrance and throughout the facility. Administrator Kelly Francia has a current administrators certificate that expires 3/1/24. There's a screening station set up near the facility entrance and screening instructions with a QR Code that can be scanned and the pre-screening process can be completed on a mobile device. LPA also observed plenty of clean linen.
LPA Haley and Licensee Garcia toured resident rooms and bathrooms. All resident bedrooms were clean, very well organized, and had all necessary requirements. All bathrooms were clean and organized. Hot water temperature measured between 108.1 degrees Fahrenheit and 110.1 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hallway closet there's a supply of PPE for the staff to use, and a first aid kit with all the required elements.
In the garage there's a cabinet with an emergency supply of PPE, emergency food and water supply, and emergency bags for all the residents ready to go. The garage is used for storage and has walkways free of tripping hazards. Hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies were observed in the locked garage.
The kitchen was clean and very well organized. All knives and sharp objects were locked in a drawer near the stove. All burners on the stove were operational. The facility has a two day supply of perishable food items and seven day supply of nonperishable food items. There's a locked medication cabinet in the kitchen and a fire extinguisher that's fully charged and mounted.
The backyard was clean, organized, and free of clutter. Side exit gates were self closing and self latching. In the backyard, LPA Haley observed a shaded patio area with a table and chairs. There's also a small table set up with hand sanitizer and paper towels. Two storage bins used for storage was observed.
Continued on LIC 809C Dated 7/6/22
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