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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Betsy's Board and Care for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted at the front door by Caregiver, Marilou Vega Imperial. However, the Caregiver was not background cleared nor associated to the facility (See LIC 809D and LIC421BG). Licensee arrived 30 minutes later. Licensee disclosed to the LPA that the caregiver has been working for 5+ days at the facility. LPA educated the Licensee regarding the importance of having caregivers background cleared and associated to the facility.
LPA and the Licensee toured the 1 story facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on June 2023 at the time of the inspection. First Aid kit was fully stocked and appropriate during the inspection. All smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. Water temperature in 3 of 3 resident bathrooms measured at 116 degrees and is within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. There was sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. Food menu was observed during the inspection. There are special provisions made for individuals with special dietary needs. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Medication Orders were reviewed. However, during a Medication Review, LPA observed that 2 out of 5 residents did not have medication available for use as outlined in Medication Orders by the physician. Furthermore, LPA learned that the one resident orders his own medication. However. based off the LIC 602 dated for March 22, 2022, (See LIC 812 dated for July 11, 2023 and named "LIC 602") the resident cannot manage own medication and needs assistance with ADLS (See LIC 809D). Cleaning products and other toxins are located in the garage that was locked and inaccessible to residents in care at the time of the inspection. 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. (Report continued on LIC 809C) |