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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobola conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection for this facility and met with Licensee, Zenaida Almogela. The facility currently provides care for 4 residents, none of which are on hospice or have a diagnosis of dementia.
LPA arrived at the facility and had temperature checked and logged. LPA continued with a tour of the facility with Administrator and facility staff; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on 3/11/2021 at the time of the visit. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Toxins are stored under the kitchen sink and in the garage. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All resident’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings. Hot water measured at 118.0 degrees F which is within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees F in faucets used by residents.
During the tour LPA was informed that resident R1 is being treated as a bedridden resident due to rapid decline in health but has not received a diagnosis from Physician of ambulatory status. Licensee has issued a 30-day eviction as of 4/13/2022 and in addition has been in contact with NBRC, who serves as R1's conservator. LPA conducted case management visit for further information.
Infection Control:
Facility has submitted a mitigation program plan which has been approved. All staff and residents have been vaccinated and received boosters with no reported or observed symptoms. Posters have been placed at the front door, and facility has a station at main entrance with a sign in, hand sanitizer and other items designated for visitors and staff. Staff are screened for temperature and symptoms on a daily basis and residents are screened based on changes of condition or symptoms.
No deficiencies cited during today's visit. |