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32 | To add to that, LPA Brown observed Resident #1 (R1), Resident #2 (R2), and Resident #9 (R9) have half bed rails but no written order from R1, R2 and R9 physician indicating the need for postural support explaining R1, R2 and R9 needed assistance for mobility maintained in R1, R2 and R9 record. Deficiencies will be issued. LPA Brown observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA Brown measured and observed the water temperatures in the bathroom to be at 116 degrees F. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Personal rights and the Ombudsman poster were observed but no CCL complaint poster and the no disaster plan were posted in a common area. Deficiencies will be issued. LPA Brown observed no available Monthly Activity Calendar at the facility. Deficiencies will be issued.
Moreover, during the tour of the facility, LPA Brown observed that there was a designated storage space for resident/staff files. There is a cabinet with the majority of the resident’s medications locked. However, LPA Brown found medications pre-poured in a partitioned container for the day, up to bedtime medication for each resident at the facility. LPA Brown explained that no medications shall be pre-poured and transferred between containers. The facility will be issued deficiencies for pre-pouring residents medications for the day up to bedtime as this pose immediate health, safety and personal rights risks to residents in care.
Food Service: Seven (7) days non-perishable food and three (3) days perishable food supply were observed at the facility.
Care & Supervision: The facility has an administrator present in the facility. LPA Brown observed sufficient number of staff to provide care and supervision to the residents in care.
Record Review: LPA reviewed ten (10) resident files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, and needs and services plans. The files were complete for eight (8) residents with updated physician’s reports, admissions agreements, and Pre-placement appraisals and Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan. However, LPA Brown observed missing Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan for Resident #7 (R7) and Resident #8 (R8). Deficiency will be issued. LPA reviewed four (4) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, trainings, and health screenings. LPA found that all staffs have CPR training, staff are properly trained in medication, dementia care, and basic training required for an RCFE. However, LPA Brown observed Staff #3 (S3) criminal background clearance was not transferred to the facility. S3 reported to LPA Brown that S3 started working at the facility 11/28/2023. ***Continuation in LIC809C ***
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