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25 | On 07/19/2022 at 10:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility in order to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA arrived at facility, was greeted and granted entry by Nerissa Eslana, House Manager and Vicente Fabella, caregiver after explaining the purpose of the visit. Staff present called Alejandra Valle, Administrator. Administrator is isolating at home and could not physically assist with the visit but was able to describe Infection Control measures by telephone to LPA. LPA additionally observed a check-in station at the facility's entrance where visitor temperatures are being documented.
At approximately 10:15am, LPA accompanied by caregiver toured the inside and outside of the facility. There are currently five (5) residents in care, two (2) of which are receiving hospice care. Residents are observed relaxing in the common areas or in their bedroom and appear clean and well taken care of. The five (5) bedrooms include all necessary components. The bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and slip mats. Facility is clean, sanitary and free of odors in all areas inspected.
Sharp instruments are stored in a kitchen cabinet with a functional magnetic lock. LPA observed a sufficient supply of food and water. A 30-day supply of medication is centrally stored and locked in a cabinet located in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies are secured in the locked detached garage where the laundry room is also located as well as in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. A Technical Advisory is however issued in regard to some additional cleaning supplies belonging to a resident being stored in the shared bathroom. Staff indicates that the resident in question has been informed of storage requirements but have repeatedly refused to comply with the instructions given. An ample supply of linen is observed. LPA observed the facility has COVID-19 Precautions and required department postings. Facility has an adequate supply of PPE. An updated Infection Control Plan has been submitted to the Department.
CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C |