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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a required quarterly case management inspection. LPA met with Vera Okyere, Administrator, and explained purpose of inspection. Also present was Enock Yartey, caregiver.
LPA observed (2) residents in the common area and (3) residents to be in their rooms at the start of the inspection. The facility is licensed for (6) non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for (4). Currently, there are (5) residents and (1) resident is on hospice.
LPA reviewed the binder with documentation of monthly training for all (3) staff to have been completed for December, 2023 and January, February, March 2024. Training topics varied each month. In December 2023, staff received training on hospice and nutrition and exercise. Resident Rights and Medication Role, Responsibilities and Terminology was discussed. In February, Psychosocial needs of the elderly and Recognizing signs and symptoms of Dementia was discussed. Dementia Care and Nutrition and Exercise was discussed in March 2024.
LPA also reviewed paperwork for new staff present. Staff is cleared and associated and has current First Aid/CPR and has completed additional required training.
As part of the annual inspection, LPA and Administrator toured the inside areas of the facility including kitchen, bathroom, resident rooms, laundry area and staff rooms. LPA observed all areas to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed toxins, medications and sharps to be locked separately in the kitchen and laundry area. LPA observed sufficient food supplies on site, including fresh produce.
LPA advised the Department will conduct a subsequent quarterly visit on/around June 2024.
There are no deficiencies cited in this report. Exit interview. Copy of report provided to Administrator. |