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25 | Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Carmen Lopez and Hanah Rodgers conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA’s Lopez and Rodgers identified themselves, were granted entry by caregiver’s Rowena Bueno and Samantha Salgado. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with caregivers Bueno and Salgado. Licensee Mark Salgado later arrived and joined the visit.
According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of four (4) clients all of whom must be ambulatory in at any given time at the facility site. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is 4 clients living at the facility. There were 2 clients present at the facility site during the inspection.
LPA, accompanied by caregiver Salgado and Licensee Salgado, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client 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 not comfortable upon entrance and measured at 88 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and during the visit measured at 81 degrees F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were not compliant: kitchen sink measured hot water at 124 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 129 degrees F; and sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 118.9 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 or poisons accessible to clients. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. The facility-maintained medication logs which LPA’s reviewed.
[CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] |