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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA Lopez identified herself, was granted entry by caregiver Nenita Abat. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with caregiver Abat. Licensee Bessie Pascual later arrived and joined the visit.
According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of six (6) residents; four (4) whom may be non-ambulatory approved in rooms 1 & 5, and two (2) approved for hospice, in at any given time at the facility site. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is 6 residents living at the facility. There were 5 residents present at the facility site during the inspection. The last resident returned from program during the inspection.
LPA, accompanied by Licensee Pascual, toured the interior and exterior parts of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and activities.
The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and compliant, at 68 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents was not compliant before the visit was concluded: kitchen sink was a high of 135.1 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 130.8 degrees F; sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 129.6 degrees F.
There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present, and all safely stored. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to residents. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. LPA inspected the medication room and found that medications were properly labeled and stored in a locked cabinet. The facility maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.
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