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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #6 at 8:00 AM. During today’s visit, LPA met with Sheila Fike, Administrator (AD) and Benjamin Velasquez, Administrator-in-Training (AIT).
The facility is a single story building with an approved fire clearance of forty-two non-ambulatory residents of which eighteen may be on hospice. The facility currently has a census of twenty-nine residents in care.
During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in five of five resident bathrooms, and testing auditory delayed egress devices on all exits. The hot water temperature measured between 110.6 and 117.8 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operational. The fire extinguishers are charged and were serviced on March 25, 2024. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on July 11, 2024. The PUB 475 poster was observed to be the incorrect size. Facility immediately ordered the required 20" X 26" and provided proof of documentation.
LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review medications are being given as prescribed.
LPA reviewed five of five staff training and fingerprint records. LPA reviewed five of five resident records. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on July 17, 2025.
(see LIC 809-C) |