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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced on-site one-year Infection Control Inspection visit to the above-named facility. LPA arrived at 1:53 pm and was greeted by Administrator Miriam Santiago. LPA explained the purpose of the visit.
Entrance interview conducted.
The facility is a one-story Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a hospice waiver for 18. Currently, there are 18 residents with a dementia diagnosis and 3 residents on hospice.
A tour of the physical environment and accommodations were assessed, and the following was noted: LPA observed the required posting of the complaint poster, bill of rights and Resident’s Rights. LPA inspected the facility for personal accommodations, food service, and fire safety.
The facility has 3 fire extinguishers serviced on 1/5/2023; 5 fire pull alarms, and a sprinkler system.
The physical environment was checked for cleanliness and condition. Walls, windows, ceilings, doors, floors and floor coverings were checked. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature.
The kitchen is equipped with industrial kitchen equipment and is kept neat and clean. There is a sufficient amount of perishables for two-days and non-perishables for seven days.
Medications and First Aid kits are kept in the locked Nurse’s station. Residents’ records and personnel records are kept in a locked closet in the hallway. Only the Administrator can access the records.
Residents participate independently in live entertainment and music, worship support, exercise activities, card games, Bingo, and scenic drives.
If any suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 are found in the facility a staff will be assigned to only work with those quarantined/isolated individuals and will not work with other COVID-19 negative individuals until cleared by Health Department. Staff will use full PPE with N95 masks and face shields when dealing with any pending or confirmed cases of COVID-19. Precautionary Droplet signs will be posted on any room with quarantine or isolated individuals.
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