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32 | There is an Office area / employee lounge. LPA observed extra supply of non-perishable goods, medical supplies, emergency food, and other facility supplies. All exits have functioning auditory devices and were operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. The LPA observed one (1) self-latching gate with clear passageways clear of obstruction. There were no bodies of water noted at the time of the visit. There is a storage shed located in the rear of the facility. LPA observed it to store extra facility and medical supplies at this time.
Records review began at 10:00am. Five (5) resident records were reviewed for the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, LIC627(c) Consent for Treatment form, appraisals, and current needs and services plan. All resident records were observed to be in order at this time.
LPA reviewed staff files for, but not limited to, the following: personnel records, health screening, criminal record statements, and current first aid certification.
At approx 11am, LPA observed Staff #1 (S1) to have criminal background clearance, but they were not associated to this facility. Administrator's file was not available to review at the time of the visit. Staff training records were not available to review at the time of the visit. Last emergency disaster drill conducted last quarter. Administrator will conduct drill by end of month.
Medications review began at 11:05 a.m. The medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the office area. Medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. No errors found during medication audit.
INFECTION CONTROL: Upon entry, the facility has a central entry point for symptom screening, temperature checks, and sanitation station. At this time, the staff will continue to keep up signs that promotes good hand hygiene and symptoms of a communicable disease. The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of an infectious disease. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. |