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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tirzah Hubbard arrived unannounced to conduct a Required – 1 Year inspection on 8/13/21 at 2:00pm. LPA met with Assistant Administrator Romain Felix, and stated the purpose of today’s visit. LPA were allowed entry into the facility that is licensed to serve a total capacity of 6 clients. LPA interacted with a random number of residents during this visit. The physical plant was tour inside and outside to ensure the safety of the residents. All required furniture were observed. LPA observed residents engaging in activity, wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. LPA observed the facility conducts fire drills monthly.
Clients positive for COVID:5 Negative clients: 1
Staff Positive: 1
All required COVID measures were not observed. The Assistant Administrator did not take LPAs temperature or screen for COVID at the door. LPA observed both care givers in the facility not wearing the proper PPE for positive residents. LPA observed 1 positive resident in the entry way of the facility. LPA observed signs and postage. LPA observed outside fencing in good condition. LPA observed in the garage in need of cleaning and trash to be thrown away. The thermostat 74*F temperature inside the facility hallway was measured at 71 *F which is within the required range of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and 85 degrees F (30 degrees C), or in areas of extreme heat the maximum shall be 30 degrees F (16.6 degrees C) less than the outside temperature. The hot water was measured at 113 *F which is not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C) as per Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the centrally stored medications area to be locked and inaccessible to clients. LPA observed 3 of 3 medications counted properly labeled and stored, matching medication administration records (MAR).The first aid kit was found in compliance containing at least the following: a current edition of a first aid manual approved by the American Red Cross, the American Medical Association or a state or federal health agency, sterile first aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometers, and Antiseptic solution. LPA observed a pull alarm system, fire extinguisher(s), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. |