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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to continue the investigation of complaint #18-AS-20220825122852. The LPA met with Administrator, Kurt Niebres, and informed him of the purpose of her visit.
As of March 08, 2022 the facility does not have an approved fire clearance to allow non-ambulatory residents on the second floor. The facility put a plan in place on March 21, 2022 in order to relocate all non-ambulatory residents from the second floor to the first.
During this visit the LPA observed Resident One (R1) to be residing on the second floor of the building. R1 was observed to have a mechanical aide nearby and it was reported the resident does utilize the assistive device. Records review revealed R1 does meet the ambulatory requirements to reside on the second floor; however, does not appear to meet the definition of an ambulatory individual.
Administrator Niebres agreed to clarify R1's ambulatory status with the resident's physician and provide written verification by January 20, 2023.
An exit interview was conducted; this report was reviewed with Niebres and a copy was provided. |