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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Valerio arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct a case management visit. LPA rang the door bell and was met by Resident 1 (R1). LPA introduced self and asked if any staff were present. R1 took LPA to staff. Staff was assisting another resident and mopping the floor. LPA introduced herself, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA asked if Staff 1 (S1) was the only staff on shift. S1 was currently the only staff as Administrator Stephanie had a personal appointment.
LPA was approached by Resident 1 (R1), Resident 2 (R2), Resident 3 (R3), and Resident (4) upon arrival. LPA spoke to the residents and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Valerio was met by Administrator Stephanie roughly five to ten minutes later. According to the Administrator, Administrator Stephanie is usually at the facility. LPA requested facility files. According to the staff schedule submitted by the facility Administrator, Administrator Stephanie is scheduled from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM along with S1, which is on schedule from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Based on observations and records review, the facility did not ensure there was a sufficient number of staff to meet the needs of the residents and did not follow their staff schedule. When LPA arrived there was 1 staff member to care for 13 residents.
LPA took a tour of the facility to ensure compliance of Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the facility food supply. LPA took pictures for reference. In the freezer, there was 2 loaves of bread, 3 small bags of frozen meat, and 9 small-medium freezer bags of unknown food items. The bags were labeled with a date but not what type of food in the bag. In the refrigerator, there were sauces and spices on the right door shelves, 1 large mayo container, 1 gallon of milk, 3 containers of left over food items, 2 large packages of meat, 2 bags of carrots, 1 bundle of celery, 3 bell peppers, and 7 tomatoes. In the shed in the back, there were frozen loaves of bread, 4 packs of frozen chicken, 1 large brisket, 1 family size beef. An emergency box of food were observed in the shed. For Lunch, the facility stated they were making tuna sandwiches made from the canned tuna and ravioli soup made from the canned ravioli. Based on LPA's observation, the facility did not ensure to have 2 days of perishable food items, such a fruit and vegetables.
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