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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chavez conducted an unannounced Annual/Required visit. LPA met with Regina Ceasar, Administrator. Also in attendance was Jeff Edler, Tri-Counties Regional Center, Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS).
LPA and QAS toured facility with the administrator, inside and out. The program is mostly community based with some individuals receiving services at-home only. Hot water temperature measured between 113.5 F and 117.9 F degrees. All toilets and hand washing facilities are maintained in a safe, sanitary, operating condition. The program site is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair for the safety and well-being of clients, employees, and visitors. Facility is maintained in conformity with state fire marshal regulations. Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioning. Each client is accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. Snacks are provided and clients bring their own lunches. Food is stored and prepared in a safe and healthful manner. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to individuals. Facility has adequate emergency and first aid supplies. Fire extinguishers (2) were located in the large activity room and near the kitchen. Extinguishers were fully charged and last inspected on 11/22/22. Facility temperature is about 70 degrees. Outdoor walkways are free from obstruction and the facility has fenced outside areas for individuals to use. Centrally stored medications are safe, locked and inaccessible to clients. The Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records had not been recorded since 2020. The administrator states that they stopped recording the medications when clients were not coming to the facility due to COVID-19. Administrator says they did not start the process back-up when clients returned. Technical violation given. LPA observed staff sufficient for client ratio. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 3/10/23. LPA conducted a file review of 5 clients. Client files reviewed had admission agreements and current needs and services plans, however, 2 out of 5 client files reviewed did not contain physician reports with TB results. Deficiency cited.
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