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32 | Common Areas: These included the living, dining area, and office. The common areas were checked for cleanliness and furniture was checked for functionality during time of visit. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is covered with a screen and blocked by furniture. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 71 degrees. There were no obstructions and/or tripping hazards throughout the facility.
The garage: The LPA observed the garage where additional perishable and nonperishable food items and emergency water was stored. The garage is used for storage and inaccessible to the clients.
Surrounding Grounds (Outdoors): The LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for residents. There are no bodies of water on the premises. At 10:39 a.m. the LPA observed two (2) Laundry detergent buckets filled with motor oil and one (1) fabric softener container also filled with motor oil in between one of the sheds and brick wall in the backyard, accessible to the clients in care. At 10:41 a.m. the LPA observed one (1) laundry detergent bucket filled with motor oil, one (1) 5 US QT container of Kirkland Full synthetic SAE 5W-20 motor oil, and one (1) additional motor oil container on the side of the home in between the side gate and a shed accessible to clients in care. Upon observation staff removed all containers, and stored them inaccessible to clients in care.
Interviews: Between 10:10 a.m., and 10:20 a.m., the LPA conducted two (2) client interviews. At 12:30 p.m. the LPA conducted two (2) staff interviews. No immediate concerns voiced at this time.
Record Review: At 11:05 a.m., a review of facility files was initiated. Facility records are stored in a locked cabinet in the office area. The LPA observed documentation of Infection Control, Disaster prevention and last fire drill (conducted on 06/15/2024). The LPA reviewed five (5) of five (5) Client Files and (5) of five (5) staff files. All documents reviewed appeared complete and current. At :11:34 a.m. P&I money and records were reviewed for four clients. Cash resources were separate and intact, and not be commingled with facility funds or petty cash
Medications: A medication audit for two (2) of five (5) clients was initiated at 12:05 p.m., and the following was observed. Medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen; medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. Medications are properly documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record. No errors were observed.
Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Exit interview conducted and copy of the report and appeal rights were provided to the administrator. |