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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA met with staff Arnol Fernando, Richard Fernando and stated the purpose of this visit. Administrator David Fernando arrived during the inspection and provided assistance.
The facility is a single-level structure licensed for six non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for three. This facility offers Residential Care for the Elderly/Dementia.
At about 1:00 pm, LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. LPA Tapia reviewed the Facility Personnel Report and noticed Richard Fernando was not associated to the facility. LPA Tapia made Administrator aware of citation along with Civil Penalty. For this visit, LPA observed 5 residents in care and 2 staff members on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were 3 resident rooms 2 of them were shared rooms and 1 was a private room. The facility also had a staff room which is inaccessible to residents. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 105.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA noticed razor blades unlocked in the bathroom. Administrator immediately removed and locked them. For the exterior portion, furniture was in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA noticed shade umbrella needs to be replace due to having holes. LPA also noticed chemical spray in the backyard unlocked along with the backyard gate locked. Administrator was made aware removed chemical spray from residents in care. Administrator will also replace the lock for the gate. Facility offers a 2-car garage which is used for storage and an operational washer and dryer. Kitchen was in good repair with sharps and cleaning supplies kept locked. LPA noticed medication door did not have a lock. Administrator was made aware of this issue and will purchase a lock for the medications. |