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25 | On February 24, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced annual infection control inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed the COVID-19 signage posted at the front entrance. LPA met with Caregiver, Matina Kayastha and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was screened at entry point and caregiver was able to provide LPA screening log documentation for staff, visitors, and residents.
LPA toured the facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. This is a double story home; second story designated for live-in staff. LPA toured the first floor and observed 6 resident bedrooms; all of which are private rooms. LPA observed 4 full bathrooms to be clean, odor free, and equipped with liquid soap, paper-towels, hand-washing signs, and a trash can with a fitted lid. Non-skid mats were present in showers. Extra linen was observed. During the visit, LPA observed 4 resident rooms with door alarms going from the bedrooms to outside the facility to not be in working condition. According to the Caregiver, the residents do have dementia.
LPA observed living room and dining room to be clean and free from any tripping hazards. A comfortable temperature of 72 degrees F is maintained and lighting is sufficient for comfort. LPA toured the kitchen and observed 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable, Sharps drawer was observed to be unlocked. Caregiver locked the drawer during the time of visit. LPA observed medications to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA advised caregiver to remove all hand-towels from the kitchen. LPA toured the garage and observed extra food supply present. Washer and dryer was observed to be in good repair. LPA observed chemicals and toxins cabinet to be unlocked. Caregiver immediately locked the cabinet in LPA's presence. Facility was unable to show LPA 30-day PPE supply.
LPA toured the second floor of the facility and observed the staff bathroom to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed that the office room on the second floor (noted on the facility sketch) altered into 3 private staff rooms.
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