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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mark Jeffries and Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced on-site one-year Infection Control Inspection visit to the above-named facility. LPAs arrived at 10:35 am and was greeted by Staff 1 (S1). LPAs explained the purpose of the visit. Ruth Grande, Administrator participated in the inspection at approximately 11:10 am. Also participating in the inspection visit were Luis Martinez, Maintenance Director and Mariana Pelayo, Regional Nurse.
Entrance interview conducted.
The facility is a three-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a hospice waiver for 20. Currently, there are 15 residents with a dementia diagnosis, 17 residents on hospice, and 7 bedridden residents.
A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPAs observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights and Resident’s Rights. LPAs inspected the facility for fire safety, personal accommodations, and food service.
The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings were checked.
There are two kitchens where food is prepared. Each kitchen is equipped with industrial kitchen equipment and is kept neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature.
Medications, First Aid kit, and additional first aid supplies are kept in the locked Nurse’s station. In a separate locked room within the Nurse’s station, multiple rolling medication carts are also secured. Additionally, residents’ records are kept in the locked Nurse’s station. Additional First Aid kits are stored in various areas throughout the facility including but not limited to the kitchen areas, Memory Care medication room, Administration area, Maintenance Department, and the Housekeeping Department.
Residents participate independently in live entertainment and music, worship support, exercise activities, card games, lectures, Resident Council Townhall meetings, Bingo, art, reading club, pet therapy, arts and crafts, and outings to parks, restaurants, shopping excursions, and other local attractions. Please continue to 809-C, Pg 2. |