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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sabel Martinez, conducted a scheduled Pre-licensing inspection to observe the physical plant for compliance, and to conduct a Component III. The facility is undergoing a change of ownership, the fire clearance was granted on 2/10/2022, and is approved for one hundred twenty (120) residents. One hundred ten (110) residents may be non-ambulatory, and ten (10) may be bedridden.
The LPA was greeted by Executive Director, Carline Callaghan and Maintenance Director, Miguelito Uson. The LPA identifying himself and disclosed the purpose of the visit. An overall tour of the facility was conducted inside and out. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other written requirements that are most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices.
The LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene; face coverings worn by staff; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; and an adequate supply of PPE.
Additionally, the LPA observed exterior and interior passageways were free from obstructions. All of the observed resident rooms were equipped with the required furnishings. Residents’ bathrooms were observed to be sanitary and operational. The facility was stocked with a 2 day supply of perishable and a 7 day supply of nonperishable food items. Cleaning supplies and medications were observed to be locked in different locations and inaccessible to residents in care. Carbon Monoxide detectors were observed to be operable. No pools, nor bodies of water were observed at the facility. Per the administrator, there were no firearms at the facility on this date. The LPA discussed continuing operation requirements, record keeping, reporting requirement and physical plant compliance. |