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25 | On September 20, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced annual infection control inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed the COVID-19 signage posted on the front door. LPA met with Caregiver, Angelina Rafael and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was screened at entry point and caregiver was able to provide LPA screening log documentation for residents and staff.
LPAs toured the facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. This is a single story home with 5 resident rooms, 1 full bathroom, 4 half baths, 1 office room, and 1 staff room. LPA observed all resident rooms, 4 were observed to be private and one was observed to be shared with beds 6ft apart from each other. LPA toured the facility bathrooms and observed liquid soap and hand-washing signs, however LPA advised caregiver to not keep bar soaps and hand-towels but ensure that all bathrooms are equipped with liquid soap and paper-towels. In addition, LPA advised caregiver to ensure all trash cans have a fitted lid.
LPA toured the living room and dining room and it was clear and odor-free. The living room was free from any tripping hazards. A comfortable temperate at 76 degrees F was maintained. Lighting was sufficient for comfort. LPA toured the kitchen and observed 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable. Sharps and toxins were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Extra linen was observed to be present. LPA observed the medications located in a cabinet in the office room to be unlocked an accessible to residents. Caregiver immediately locked the medication cabinet in LPA's presence. LPA observed washer and dryer to be in good repair.
During the visit, LPA observed all staff with a face covering. Infection control practices are reviewed: COVID signage throughout the facility, face coverings, 30-day PPE supply, entry procedures, daily monitoring records for staff, residents and visitor.
CONT. to 809C. |