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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Golden Star Home for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Licensee/Administrator Estrella Valendo, and was granted access into the facility.
LPA toured the facility. LPA observed the facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on March 2023 at the time of the inspection. All smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. Emergency Generator was observed in the garage. Water temperature in residents bathroom measured at 111 degrees, within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Water temperature in the staff bathroom also measured at 111 degrees and is within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees. There was sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. There are special provisions made for individuals with special dietary needs. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Medication Assessment Record (MAR) was also observed. First Aid kit was inspected and found to be appropriate during the inspection. Cleaning products and other toxins are located in the laundry room that was locked and inaccessible to residents in care. There was a supply of Linens, cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All bathrooms designated for residents in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. A tour of all residents bedrooms were conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting and appropriate furnishing.
LPA discussed the Infection Control Plan with the Licensee. LPA discussed the Emergency Disaster Plan with the Licensee and learned during interviews with both staff members that the Emergency Disaster Drill was last conducted on December 2022, but no documentation was retained in the Emergency Disaster Drill file. (See LIC 809D). (Report continued on LIC 809C) |