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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Robert Rogovin, Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit.
The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (6) and a current census of (3) residents in care. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
Physical Plant/Environment: Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. Facility's backyard is sufficient for resident activities; however, LPA observed both latching gates were locked with a pad lock. LPA review of the fire inspection report on file does not specify an approval for a locked perimeter. A deficiency cited.
The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a temperature of 74 degrees F. Resident’s bathroom equipment were fully operational. The hot water temperature in residents' bathrooms measured 119 degrees F. LPA observed in two (2) resident's bathroom, cleaning supplies that were kept unlocked underneath the sink. The Administrator removed the cleaning supplies.
LPA observed postural supports/half bedrails in resident #2 (Room A) and resident #3(Room B) being utilized without a physician's order. LPA observed a full bed in resident #1 (R1's) room C being utilized by R1 without receiving hospice care. The Licensee stated that R1 was a fall risk and supports were used for fall prevention. A deficiency cited. The facility is equipped with smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, laundry equipment, and telephone service. The facility has sufficient linen, towels, and personal hygiene items for residents. The facility has posted in a common area, Community Care Licensing complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, Personal Rights, emergency telephone numbers and evacuation sketch. |