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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho conducted an unannounced required annual inspection focusing primarily on the Infection Control. At 2:59 pm, LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Martha Higuera followed by the Administrator (Admin) Angela Talpos O'Connor after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) screening procedure. As of today, there are no active COVID-19 cases in the facility. Facility screens and documents temperature for all visitors on a sign in sheet. LPA observed the required COVID-19 precautionary sign posted on the door of the main entrance. The PUB475 See Something, Say Something poster was observed on the kitchen wall by the refrigerator in the size of 8.5"x11." The Administrator's Certificate expires on 12/17/2023.
At 3:05 pm, LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with the Admin. The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory residents of which one may be bedridden; and has a hospice waiver for five. Currently, there a total of five residents in the facility of which two are in hospice care. Facility appeared clean and sanitary in all areas observed. All bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke, carbon monoxides, and auditory exit alarms tested operational. The restrooms were observed to be in good repair; and provided with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Hot water measured at 105.9 degrees Fahrenheit in Restroom #1; 106.3 degrees Fahrenheit in Restroom #2; and 110.8 degrees Fahrenheit in Restroom #3. LPA observed hand washing signs, paper towels, and hand soaps in all three restrooms. Facility met the minimum two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food stock requirements. Medications, cleaning supplies, and sharp items were inaccessible to the residents in care. The fire extinguisher was charged and mounted in the kitchen. For the exterior portion, LPA observed patio furniture under a lattice, and the grounds were free of tripping hazards. The side gate was self-closing and self-latching. |