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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Brown arrived unannounced to conduct a required - 1 year visit on 3/29/24 at 8:30am and met with Augusta Osayande, Program Director and stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed for a capacity of 160 clients of which 35 maybe non-ambulatory. Licensing fees are current. The most recent emergency/disaster drill was conducted on 1/25/24.
LPA and Augusta Osayande, Program Director toured and inspected the physical plant inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety concerns. LPA and Program Director observed paint thinner as well as other chemicals in a container outside one of the classrooms not locked during the tour. LPA observed there are clients participating in activities during this visit. LPA observed the kitchen area, activity areas, bathrooms, storage areas, and laundry rooms. LPA observed knives/sharps areas to be locked. LPA observed required furniture, and lighting throughout the facility. The hot water temperature measured at 115.9*F which is within the required range of 105-120*F. The temperature inside the facility measured between 71-72*F in all classrooms which is within the required range of 68-85*F. LPA observed facility secures client monies for community activities which is documented and distributed weekly for those who can not manage their monies. LPA observed clients bring their own meals and snacks on a daily basis which is not provided by the facility.
As part of the curriculum the facility staff conducts basic life skill classes where the items that are prepared by the clients are consumed by the clients and staff. The first aid kit included supplies such as sterile first aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometers, antiseptic solution and guide. LPA observed centrally stored medications area to be locked. LPA observed the fire extinguisher(s), smoke and carbon monoxide detector(s) and pull alarm system in the facility.
LPA observed 3 client and 3 staff files and conducted interviews during this visit. Facility has central heating and air. LPA observed area where the resident files are locked and readily available for review. |