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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho conducted an unannounced visit to Irvine Cottage #9. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a Required 1 Year inspection focusing primarily on Infection Control. At 11:43 am, LPA Cho was allowed entry into the facility and met with Caregiver (CG) Liz Hernandez after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) screening procedure. Caregivers Norberta Cantu and Rex Deltran were also present. Caregivers Hernandez and Deltran are agency staff from Stat Home Care. As of today, there are no active COVID-19 cases in the facility. Facility screens and documents temperature for all visitors on a sign in sheet. LPA observed the required COVID-19 precautionary signs posted on the front door and throughout the facility. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents. The facility also has a Hospice waiver for three residents. There are currently six residents living in the facility of which two are in hospice care.
At 11:50 am, LPA Cho conducted a tour of the physical plant along with CG Hernandez. At 11:54 am, Compliance Manager (CM) Michelle Nesbitt arrived at the facility to assist with the tour. The two story home consists of five resident bedrooms and bathrooms. There is one locked staff private room and bathroom on the second floor. The facility also has a living room, dining area, and kitchen. The six residents in the facility appeared well-groomed and well cared-for. LPA Cho observed the Complaint Poster in the correct size. 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 including paper towels and hand soaps. The required hand washing signs were observed in all five bathrooms. LPA Cho tested the hot water temperature in the resident bathrooms and the temperature measured at 107.2 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #1, 106.1 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #2, 107.9 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #3, 112.8 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #4, and 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #5. |