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32 | LPA Cho inspected the kitchen along with Staff Subiate. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies were checked and adequately stocked at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and serviced on 11/11/2021. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and auditory devices were tested and operational. Medications, toxins, and sharps were locked and inaccessible to the residents.
LPA Cho toured the outside grounds with Staff Subiate. There were no bodies of water present. There was shading and sufficient seating for residents. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards, and the exit gates were self-closing and self-latching. There were no security bars or weapons on the premises.
At 10:11am, Administrator (Admin) Louis Garcia arrived at the facility for the exit interview. LPA Cho reviewed the Emergency and Disaster Plan for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (LIC610E). Facility has a plan for COVID-19 testing residents and staff as well as a plan for isolation as needed. Facility has back-up emergency food and water supply. The First Aid Kit met all the required components except a first aid manual, and the facility had sufficient PPEs. LPA discussed the Assembly Bill (AB) 665. This bill would require residential facilities serving adults, residential care facilities for persons with chronic life-threatening illness, and residential care facilities for the elderly with existing internet service to provide at least one internet access device that can support real-time interactive applications, is equipped with video conferencing technology, and is dedicated for client or resident use. The facility has an existing internet service and provides an iPhone upon request.
LPA Cho reminded the importance of staying abreast with CCLD's COVID-19 guidance by reviewing and printing the Provider Information Notices (PINs) as well as by attending the CCLD Informational Calls. The PINs can be accessed at: www.ccld.ca.gov.
Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiency is cited in this review as per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. Advisory Notes (LIC9102) were issued during the visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Louis Garcia, and a copy of this report was provided. |