Routine inspection·January 18, 2022

On 1/18/2022 at 1:05PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ibo arrived unannounced to conduct an infection control annual required inspection. LPA met with S4, LPA called Administrator Jaime Ruiz, Administrator arrived after 30 minutes. Facility has census of 6. Facility is approved for 4 hospice care and currently have 3 hospice residents during the visit. LPA toured the facility with S4, including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of seven (7) total bedrooms which six (6) bedrooms are occupied by the residents and one (1) bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Visitors policy is posted on the front entrance. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Medications are centrally stored in a locked area that is inaccessible to residents and refilled every at least 30 days. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Facility has enough supplies of PPEs, paper supplies and hygiene supplies. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents and visitors. A sign-in policy, thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Cough/sneeze etiquette, social distancing and hand washing posters were observed. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE. Facility has a mitigation plan and maintains record of routine screening for residents and staff. No deficiency cited during the visit. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and copy of this report provided.