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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA was met by Yolanda Schuver, Direct Care Staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Irene Genaskey arrived at 10:30am and assisted LPA with the inspection. The facility is licensed to care for Developmentally Disabled Adults, ages 18 through 59, ambulatory only. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by Harbor Regional Center.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. Covid 19 signs are still posted at the main entrance door. The staff use disposable gloves to clean and disinfect the high touched surfaces in the common areas. The facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and Infection Control Plan. Bathrooms have soap and paper towels. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements.
Operational Requirements: A current Plan of Operation was reviewed. The Infection Control Plan has been added to the Plan. A fire clearance for four (4) ambulatory clients is in place. Liability Insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000.00 each occurrence and $3,000,000.00 in the total annual aggregate is valid and will expire on 03/14/2024. Surety Bond (Western Surety Company) is in effect and in force with bond amount of $2000. The insurance will expire on 08/03/2025. Last Fire Drill was conducted on 02/03/2024 and held on a monthly basis.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single storey home located in a residential neighborhood, contains four (4) client bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, two (2) full bathrooms, one (1) staff bathroom, a family room, a living room, kitchen, dining area, office area, backyard, and detached garage. Currently, there are four (4) clients living in the facility. Facility is Level 4A. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Client bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, night stand, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Bathrooms contained hygiene supplies including liquid soap, paper towels, and toilet paper, however, did not have non-skid mats. LPA also observed the presence of mold an mildew around the bath tub in bathroom #1. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Backyard was inspected and has a shaded area and sitting area. Laundry area is in the kitchen. LPA observed unlocked cabinet doors above the laundry machines where disinfectants, cleaning supplies and toxic substance are stored, which are accessible to clients. Kitchen knives are kept in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. There are two (2) fire extinguishers observed to be fully charged and both were last serviced on March 30, 2023. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. There are no cameras in the facility. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. *****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C*****
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