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32 | Upon arrival to the facility, LPA observed the refrigerator had a white plastic chain with a master lock. Caregiver Francia stated that long ago, the facility housed a resident that had dementia, and would open the refrigerator, take the eggs out, throw them on the floor or attempt to eat them, raw. Caregiver Francia stated that facility staff would lock the refrigerator using the white plastic chain and master lock observed by LPA, to avoid the resident from consuming raw eggs or throwing the eggs on the floor. Licensee San Juan stated to LPA that the refrigerator was locked for the purpose of storing resident medication that required refrigeration. LPA did not observe any resident medication in the refrigerator and informed Licensee San Juan that the refrigerator storing resident food cannot be locked and residents need to have access to food. LPA also informed Licensee that LPA observed a small refrigerator in front of Room #3 with a built-in keyed lock, which Caregiver Francia confirmed is used to store resident medication that requires refrigeration. LPA asked Caregiver Francia to remove plastic chain and lock from refrigerator.
During the tour of the kitchen, LPA observed the cabinet storing canned goods and non-perishables had a hasp and staple door latch. LPA did not observe a lock. Licensee asked LPA if they could lock the pantry to prevent canned goods and non-perishables from falling during earthquakes. LPA reiterated to Licensee that residents need to have access to food and the facility cannot lock the refrigerator/pantry storing food items for the residents in care. LPA asked Licensee to remove hasp and staple door latch.
While inspecting the food supply available for the residents at the facility, LPA found food with an expiration tag noted food to be used by 2016. LPA assessed that food that is to be used by 2016 would not be of good quality if served to the residents in 2023. Licensee disposed of all expired food items.
LPA also observed unsecured knives and scissors stored in a kitchen cabinet along with unsecured cleaning solutions stored under the kitchen sink.
Based on the aforementioned, LPA issued deficiencies faulting the facility. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Licensee San Juan along with an LIC809-D and Appeals Rights.
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