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25 | On this day, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kevin Saborit-Guasch and Rose-Mary Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual Inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by facility caregiving staff after introducing themselves and stating the reason of the visit. Administrator Celfa Aronne was notified of the visit and arrived later to assist.
During the inspection, LPA and facility staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a one-story home with four private resident bedrooms, one shared bedroom, one staff bedroom and two shared bathrooms. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPAs observed all beds had linens and blankets and an adequate additional supply is present. The backyard has a shaded area and the routes of egress are free of clutter and obstructions. There are currently five residents in care at the facility, three of which are receiving hospice care. Residents are observed to be clean and appear well taken care of. Bathrooms faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature was verified to be within acceptable range. LPAs observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. LPAs observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher present is observed to be fully charged with up-to-date maintenance. Medication, sharp items and cleaning supplies were confirmed to be inaccessible throughout the physical plant. The medication central storage was also observed to be secure and reviewed for accuracy during the visit. LPAs reviewed five resident files and four staff files. The two staff members on duty were interviewed along with four residents.
Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, two type B deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. Three Technical Violation Advisory Notes were also provided to the licensee. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility. |