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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Velazquez conducted an unannounced visit to Irvine Cottage #12. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a Required 1 Year inspection focusing primarily on Infection Control. LPA Velazquez was allowed entry into the facility and met with Caregiver (CG) Taylor Silva. Caregiver Alexis Silva was also present. LPA Velazquez spoke with Executive Director (ED) Alex Valle on the phone during the visit. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents. The facility also has a Hospice waiver for 3 residents. There are currently 5 residents living in the facility. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on May 27, 2022. LPA Velazquez was informed that 2 staff tested positive for COVID-19 this week and they are currently isolating at home. There are 2 residents present in the facility that are currently displaying COVID-19 symptoms. ED Valle indicated that the local Department of Public Health has been notified of the COVID-19 positive cases and the facility has implemented their COVID-19 protocol.
At 1:35 PM LPA Velazquez conducted a tour of the physical plant along with Caregiver Taylor Silva. The 1 story home consists of 6 resident bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. The facility also has a living room, family room, dining area, and kitchen. The resident bedrooms had the required furnishings, bed linens, and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, showers were free of mold/mildew and a non-skid surface or mat was in place. Resident bath towels and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. LPA Velazquez tested the hot water temperature in 2 of the resident bathrooms and the temperature measured at 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the first bathroom and at 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit in the second bathroom.
LPA Velazquez inspected the kitchen along with Caregiver Taylor Silva. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at the time of the visit. |