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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Morning Side Residential Care Facility unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA knocked on the door and was greeted by Eunique Hughes, Administrator. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA was granted entry and provided space to work. Administrator accompanied LPA on a walk through of the facility and provided records for review.
The facility has 3 resident bedrooms, 1 staff room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized with the Inland Regional Center and designated Level 4I. LPA conducted a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
Physical Plant: The facility is operating at the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). Pathways were observed to be free of obstruction. The facility observed in comfortable temperature. LPA inspected resident bedrooms and found that each room included required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, adequate storage and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected resident bathrooms; 1 bathroom is for staff. 1 bathroom is for residents. Bathrooms were observed to clean and appliances functional. LPA tested the temperature from the bathroom faucet, which was observed in regulated limits. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Administrator reports disaster drills are conducted on a monthly basis. Posters such as; the personal rights, letusknow, and disaster plans were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were observed to be kept inaccessible to residents in care. There was a designated secure storage space for resident/staff files. Medications were secure and inaccessible to residents. Emergency and first aid kits were observed and readily available for residents in care. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for residents in care. |