| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jerome Haley conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required one year infection control annual visit. LPA was greeted, granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator (AD) Fe Szalonek was notified via telephone and arrived at the facility shortly after. AD Szalonek has a current administrators certificate that expires 10/21/23. There were five residents present during the visit.
At 10:40 AM LPA Haley and staff began the inspection at the entrance of the facility. LPA observed a screening station with face mask, hand sanitizer and a screening log book right next to the front door. Next to the screening station there's a locked medication closet with a first aid kit with all required elements, staff and resident record books on the shelf.
Resident bedrooms were clean, organized, and had all necessary requirements. The client bathroom were clean and organized. Hot water temperature was measured in the range of 108.1 degrees Fahrenheit and 111.5 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathrooms. In the hallway cabinets near resident rooms 3 & 4 LPA observed plenty of clean linen in each cabinet.
The kitchen was clean and organized. LPA Haley observed knives and sharp objects locked in a drawer near the sink. All burners on the stove were operational. All hazardous chemicals were locked under the kitchen sink. LPA Haley observed a 2 day supply of perishable items and a 7 day supply of non-perishable items. LPA Haley observed a fire extinguisher fully charged and mounted on the wall behind the microwave.
The garage had clear walkways free of clutter and tripping hazards. LPA observed two additional refrigerators with additional food items for the residents. There were three storage spaces: two spaces stored additional clothing and one space was for a supply of additional nonperishable food items.
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