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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarena Keosavang conducted an unannounced Annual/ Random inspection and met with administrator, Maria Gitano. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and was granted entry to the facility. There were two staff and five residents present at the facility during the visit.
LPA toured the indoor premises with the administrator. LPA observed the kitchen area. At 9:15 AM, LPA observed a knife that was not locked and was accessible to residents in care. Administrator stated that residents just had finished breakfast and that staff was cooking that’s why the knife was out. Administrator locked the knife under the sink and is now inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the freezer and refrigerator. There were adequate food supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days.
LPA toured the outdoor premises with the administrator. The outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed there were no bodies of water.
At 9:30 AM, LPA toured the residents’ bathrooms and bedrooms. Residents’ bedrooms have adequate lighting and is fully furnished. LPA measured the hot water temperature in residents’ bathroom at 120 degrees F. LPA observed grab bars in bathroom.
LPA walked through the hallways with the Administrator. LPA observed the locked medication cabinet located in the hallway by the kitchen and was inaccessible to residents in care. In the medication cabinet, the first aid kit was present and completed with scissor, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer. Fire detectors and carbon monoxide were present at the facility.
Continued on LIC 809-C |