| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required one year infection control annual visit. LPA was greeted, granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. LPA Haley as temperature checked and screened upon entry.
At 12:20 PM LPA Haley began the tour of the facility with staff. There were two clients present for the visit. All client bedrooms were clean, well organized, and had all necessary requirements: night stand, chair, lamp and storage space. Both client bathrooms were clean and organized. Hot water temperature was measured at 105 degrees Fahrenheit in client bathroom #1 and 110.3 degrees Fahrenheit in client bathroom #2. LPA Haley observed plenty of extra linen in the closet near bathroom #2.
In the living room LPA Haley observed a locked file cabinet near the computer station with client and staff files. LPA Haley observed a COVID screening station near the front door with hand sanitizer, surgical mask, and a temperature thermometer mounted on the wall next to the front door. LPA Haley observed a washing machine and dryer with locked cabinets right above the washer and dryer used to store detergent.
The kitchen was clean and organized. All knives and sharp objects were locked in a cabinet. All burners on the stove were operational. The facility has a two day supply of perishable food items and seven day supply of nonperishable food items. LPA observed emergency bags with food items stored in a cabinet in the kitchen. All medication was locked in a kitchen cabinet along with a couple first aid kits with all required elements.
The garage is kept locked at all times and was clean and well organized. The walkways were clear and free of clutter and tripping hazards. All hazardous chemical were neatly organized on shelves in the garage.Plenty of extra PPE was observed neatly organized on shelves in the garage. LPA Haley observed a cabinet with files of former staff and clients. An additional refrigerator and freezer with a supply of perishable food items was observed. A supply of non-perishable food items was observed neatly organized in a cabinet, and a emergency water supply was present.
Continued on LIC809C Dated 10/2/22
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