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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Chitgian made an unannounced visit for a required annual inspection. Facility is an Adult Residential Facility licensed for four (4) ambulatory clients. LPA met with Co-Administrators (CA’s) Maureenjane Sevilla and Alexandria Silva.
LPA toured the facility inside and out. Outdoor and indoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has charged fire extinguishers, operating fire alarm systems, and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA toured the kitchen. Food was stored in a safe and healthful manner. The facility had a two (2) day supply of perishable food items and seven (7) day supply of nonperishable food items. LPA toured the client bedrooms. The client bedrooms had the required furniture and functional lighting. The facility had a supply of additional towels, however did not have extra linen for the clients. CA’s stated the extra linen is stored at another nearby facility. LPA issued a technical assistance. The facility had a complete first aid kit available and the last disaster drill was conducted on 5/1/2023. Cleaning supplies, medications, and sharps were kept locked and inaccessible to the clients. LPA toured the client bathrooms. The hot water temperature measured above the required limits at 132 degrees Fahrenheit. CA’s adjusted the water heater, however water temperature did not reduce. CA’s agree to post a “Caution, Hot water” sign. The outside of the facility has a shaded area for clients in care. The facility does not have bodies of water.
LPA observed the required policies, postings and signs in a common area. LPA noted the emergency and disaster plan(LIC 610D) had not been updated since 2018. Deficiency issued. LPA reviewed staff and client files. Staff files had the required documentation including a health screening report and first aid/CPR certification. LPA reviewed the Administrators file. LPA discovered HIV/TB training had not been filed and/or completed. Deficiency issued. Client files were reviewed and had the required documentation including an admission's agreement, updated physician's reports, and appraisal/needs & services plans. LPA reviewed the Infection Control plan, which was current and up to date. LPA reviewed medications. Medications were dispensed appropriately according to the physician's orders. Licensee has secured each consumer’s personal property and cash resources. Sufficient staff are employed and present in the facility to meet the needs of the consumers in care.
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