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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived at Valarta Lane Senior Living to conduct an unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection with an emphasis on Infection Control. At 2:51pm, LPA Cho was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Roselle Abud. Also present were Caregivers Aaron Guevarra and Arnel Claro. LPA completed the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) screening procedure upon entry. There are no active COVID-19 cases as of today. LPA observed a check-in station with a thermometer. Facility has discontinued COVID-19 screening and documenting temperatures of visitors on the sign-in sheet. LPA observed the required COVID-19 precautionary signs posted on the front entrance and throughout the facility. The Complaint Poster (PUB475) was observed in the size of 11"x14" which did not meet the Department size requirement. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for four. There are currently six residents living in the facility of which two are receiving hospice care. The Administrator's Certificate for Rafael Teehankee expires on 01/27/2023.
At 2:59pm, LPA Cho conducted a tour of the physical plant with Caregiver Roselle Abud. There are a total of six resident bedrooms and seven resident bathrooms. There is a private staff bedroom. LPA checked the resident bedrooms. The resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. The resident bathrooms were checked. Grab bars were secure, the toilets worked properly, the showers were free of mold/mildew, and slip mats were in place. Resident bath towels and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked with hand soaps and paper towels. LPA observed hand washing signs in the bathrooms. The hot water temperature in the resident bathrooms measured at 109.2 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #1, 111.0 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #2, 115.1 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #3, 114.4 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #4, 114.9 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #5, 115.3 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #6, and 115.5 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #7. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies were checked and adequately stocked at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was mounted, fully charged, and purchased on 11/09/2022. |