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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted an unannounced annual required visit on 3/6/2023 at 10:24 a.m. LPA was granted entry and met with staff Sue Phillips and Uriel Neis who was informed of the purpose of the visit. LPA spoke with current administrator Kathrin Baer over the phone. At the time of the visit there were (5) clients present.
The facility is a one story facility with (3) activity room and (3) bathrooms for clients between the ages of 18-59. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior of the facility and observed the following:
Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility had a hand washing sign with proper steps on hand washing. LPA also observed gloves in client restrooms, and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. The facility is currently screening and taking temperature for facility visitors.
Physical Plant: LPA observed activity materials in activity rooms. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair were present. There is an adequate number of activity rooms for the capacity of the facility. The outdoor area was observed to have a shaded area for clienst and was free of hazards. Chemicals were observed in a locked maintenance closet.
Operating Requirements: The facility has secured a fire clearance that is for 28 non-ambulatory clients combined with the residential program next door.
Food Service: LPA observed kitchen used for therapy had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. The LPA noted a drawer that with lock that was not operation in the facility kitchen where client one-on-one activities are conducted. This drawer had sharp objects in it such as kitchen knifes. No clients were in or around the area at the time. The LPA will document Technical advisory note for this. |