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32 | During the physical plant tour, the LPA observed evacuation chairs in all three stair wells which is required by Health and Safety Code 1569.695. The Administrator also showed the LPA records that staff have emergency drills quarterly and on each shift, the last being a fire drill on 12/12/2022, conducted by Fire Safety Service, Inc. Although, the Emergency and Disaster Plan for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (LIC 610E) posted at the entrance of the facility was not the current version of the form, the facility had the updated version LIC 610E (3/19) in the facility file with Community Care Licensing and was observed on file at the facility. The Administrator will post the updated version. Based on the information obtained, there is insufficient evidence to support the 'Facility has an inadequate emergency disaster plan'. Therefore, the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated at this time.
The allegation of 'Staff failed to keep the facility free of pests' alleges a rodent was recently observed in the dining room. During the physical plant tour, the LPA observed the kitchen and dining area beginning at 10:42 AM and met with Chef Francisco Garya. During the inspection, the LPA did not observe any evidence of pests. Mr. Garya stated we was not aware of any issues pertaining to pest in the kitchen or dining room and they receive monthly service from Ecolab Pest Elimination Division. The LPA reviewed past invoices from 1/26/2023, 12/06/2022, and 11/14/2022. All three invoices report no evidence of rodent activity. During the interviews with six residents and one dining room staff, they revealed no observation of rodents in the dining room. Based on the information obtained, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation occurred. Therefore the allegation of Staff failed to keep the facility free of pests is deemed unsubstantiated at this time.
The allegation of 'Facility does not provide an adequate variety of food' alleges there is a sufficient variety of food and not enough healthy sides being served. The LPA observed the facility menu and the any time menu which are items available everyday in addition to the regular menu. The LPA also reviewed Consultant Dietician Report Card from December 2022. The report indicates the menu was reviewed and approved. Interviews with Mr. Garza revealed the menu changes quarterly. They also have a "Everyday Menu" available daily. Mr. Garza stated if the residents do not like the side being served with the meal, they can always request to change it to a salad, fruit, soup of the day, potato salad, cole slaw, etc.
Report continued on LIC 9099-C. |