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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Janira Arreola, made an unannounced visit to the facility in order to conduct the an annual continuation visit that was not completed on 3/10/2023 due to time constraints. LPA was granted entry by and met with the licensee, Katherine Dowden who was informed of the purpose of the visit.
Physical Plant: LPA reviewed the facility's license and facility sketch. LAP found that the facility is currently operating within the limitations of their licensee for (4) non-ambulatory clients (1) of which can be bedridden. The facility hot water temperature was recorded at 109F and the fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were in good working condition.
Staffing: LPA conducted (2) staff interviews. It was found that staff #1 (S1) had difficulty answering questions #5 and #6 relating to client personal rights, reporting of abuse, types of client abuse, and S1 expressed their English was not "good". LPA reviewed the file for S1 and interviewed the licensee. Hiring practices, staff qualifications, and training practices were discussed with the licensee. LPA reviewed progress notes that were written by S1, reviewed training for personal right was last conducted on 9/19/2022 and training on abuse was last conducted on 11/15/2020. In the staff file LPA reviewed S1's LIC501 and reviewed staffs qualifications and past work experience. Based on the information reviewed LPA will issue a technical violation advising the Licensee to retrain staff in the areas described.
Incidental Medical: LPA reviewed the medications for (2) residents and found that all resident medications were accounted for, with proper labeling, and medication administration log was found to be accurate and up to date. |