| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Guzman Chavez conducted an unannounced visit to RMC Residential Care Home III to conduct a Required Annual Inspection with focus on Infection Control. Last Annual visit was conducted on 09/16/2019. LPA was greeted and screened at the door by caregiver Gary Fernando. Administrator Christian Carino arrived at the facility at 12:40 PM and was explained the reason for the visit.
Between 12:05 PM and 12:30 PM, LPA began the physical plant tour of the common areas, kitchen area, resident bedrooms, staff room, bathrooms, and outdoor area to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
LPA observed a central entry point by the entrance designated for temperature checks and check-in for staff, residents, and visitors. LPA observed temperature at 71 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the facility. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were tested and were operational. LPA observed one (1) fire extinguisher to be fully charged. LPA observed first aid kit and manual to be complete. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible to residents. LPA observed a sufficient amount of emergency food and water stored in the garage. Toxins and cleaning supplies are stored in the locked cabinet inside the garage inaccessible to residents.
OUTDOOR SPACE: LPA observed the backyard to have a covered outdoor area with a table and chairs for resident use. There is a gate on the side of the house that has doorknob that always remains unlocked. LPA observed no bodies of water accessible to residents.
KITCHEN: LPA observed the kitchen/dining area to be clean. Knives are stored in locked in the hallway closet. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food.
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