| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bernadette Allen conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for an annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Zia Miere Pickens.
LPA observed that the facility has a mitigation plan to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the facility. One central entry point and sign-in policy has been designated for universal entry screening. Routine symptom screening has been initiated at entry for all staff, clients, and visitors. Facility also documents daily temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks, and any change in condition for staff and clients.
LPA toured the facility inside and out and there were no health and safety concerns. The facility has charged fire extinguishers, operating smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors. The outdoor and indoor hallways were also free of obstruction.
Cleaning supplies are locked in the garage in a cabinet. Residents medications were kept in a safe and locked closet in the laundry room.
The facility had a complete first aid kit and emergency supplies for LPA observed a two (2) day supply of perishable food items and seven (7) day supply of nonperishable food items. The facility menu was available for review.
The client rooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. There were handrails in all bathrooms to accommodate the needs for bathing and showers have non-slip flooring. The facility had a supply of additional linen and extra hygiene items for the clients. LPA measured the hot water temperature in the client bathroom. The hot water temperature measured at 102.5 degrees F.
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