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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility with focus on the infection control domain, medication and food review. LPA Mora met with Administrator Santiago Barcena and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 4 ambulatory clients. The facility is in a residential area. A tour of the single-story facility included: 4 client bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 1 client bathroom, 1 staff bathroom, living room, activity room, kitchen, detached garage, and front yard, and backyard.
LPA Mora conducted the tour with Santiago Barcena and observed the following: sufficient food supplies for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables were observed in the kitchen and in the refrigerator located in the garage. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. Chemical and cleaning solutions were locked in a hallway cabinet. The First Aid kit is kept locked in the medication cabinet and it is fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. There is a closet in the hallway with clean towels and extra linen. Dining and living room have sufficient lighting and sitting area. Medication cabinet was observed locked in a cabinet located in the activity room. All bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. Both bathrooms were observed with shower mats. The water temperature was tested and measured at 116.4 degrees F, which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. A fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen, and it is fully charged. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and in each room and were operable during the visit. A carbon monoxide was observed in the kitchen and was operable during the visit. The front yard and backyard are clean. A pool with a locked fence around it was observed at the facility. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.
LPA reviewed medication for all four of the clients. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. Client and staff files were not reviewed in today’s visit. LPA observed administrator certificate for Santiago Barcena - 6061023735 with an expiration date of 12/05/2023.
(CONTINUED TO LIC 809C) |