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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 Sara Ruiz client coordinator. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with client coordinator Ruiz. Clinical Director’s Kristy Concepcion and Eric Schlothan later arrived and joined the visit.
According to the facility’s license, there may be a maximum of six (6) clients all of whom may be ambulatory in at any given time at the facility site. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is five (5) clients living at the facility. There were 5 clients present at the facility site during the inspection who later left for an outing.
LPA, accompanied by client coordinator Ruiz and Hindy Hertz, Residential Supervisor, 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 comfortable and compliant, at 72 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were also compliant: kitchen sink measured hot water at 111 degrees F; sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 109.8 degrees F; sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 109.9 degrees F; sink in restroom #3 delivered hot water at 115.9 degrees F, and sink in restroom #4 delivered hot water at 105.1 degrees F.
There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present. Cooking and 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 the locked medication room. The facility-maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.
[CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] |