Routine inspection·March 18, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Evangeline Boot for a One (1) Year Required - Infection Control visit for this facility. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A tour of the physical plant was conducted at 1:00pm and the following was noted: Ther e is one entrance being utilized at the facility, there are required posters posted at the main door. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheet, infrared thermometer, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. LPA was screened upon entry. All staff were observed to be wearing masks during the visit. Signs to wear masks and other COVID 19 prevention protocol signs are posted outside. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, physical distancing and other necessary signs are posted in the bathroom and throughout the facility. The facility has enough PPE supplies. The facility has six (6) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms currently occupying six (6) residents. One (1) bedroom is designated for staff use. The facility is fire cleared for four (4) non-ambulatory residents, hospice waiver for four (4) . The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. The garage is currently being used for storage. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Living and dining room furniture were also checked. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguishers are located in the kitchen and near the rear exit, observed to be full and last inspected on 07/07/2021. (continued on LIC 809-C) No medications observed in the staff room. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 119.8°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the hallway cabinets. LPA observed medication and first aid kit to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.