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25 | At approximately 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Felias and Willis arrived announced to conduct a Pre-Licensing Inspection and met with Applicant April Thomas.
LPAs conducted a walk-through of the facility. Facility is a single story house with 5 client rooms, 3 bathrooms and common spaces. Facility also has an apartment in their converted garage which contains a kitchenette and bathroom. Client rooms are furnished per regulation with a bed, lamp, dresser, and bedside table. One small bedroom does not have a chair but Applicant and LPAs discussed ways to reconfigure rooms to accommodate a chair. Bathroom showers have non-skid shower strips and grab bars. There was a locked area for medications and for resident and personnel files. Facility has sufficient items used for cooking and eating. Perishable and non-perishable foods observed per regulation. The laundry room has a lock to secure toxins and cleaning supplies. Facility backyard has multiple areas for visiting and activities. LPAs did not have a thermometer to check the temperature of the facility water. Facility has a tankless water heater that is maintained at 120 degrees F. LPAs suggested turning water heater down to accommodate for fluctuations in temperature. Exit doors had working alert devices installed. Facility has an exterior surveillance system. LPAs discussed what is needed if the Applicant chooses to have indoor cameras.
LPAs discussed having a central area to screen visitors for Covid-19 and to have a thermometer, hand sanitizer, masks, and a sign in log. LPAs will send CCL Covid posters to applicant so they can post them in the facility.
Continued on LIC809C |