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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Elizabeth Thomas. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Nelson Perez and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, client bedrooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following:
This is a two-story apartment complex with nine apartments. Eight of the nine apartments are occupied by clients and contain two bedrooms, and one bathroom. One out of nine of the apartments serves as a dining area for clients and as a staff office. All client bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all client beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The courtyard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed clients smoking in the designated smoking area, resting in their apartments and respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. LPA tested the water temperature in seven out of eight client bathrooms; water temperature tested between 108.8-116.0 F degrees. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Food menu was also posted and visible. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguishers were observed mounted on the wall on the first and second story, and were observed to be fully charged with a service tag dated 2/01/23. All appliances tested operable. Sharps, all and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to clients. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed six client files and four staff files. Staff file review indicated first aid cards had expired for staff present in August and November of 2023. AD stated staff had received first aid training, but was unable to provide LPA with a copy of current, unexpired first aid cards for staff; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. LPA interviewed six clients and three staff. |