Routine inspection·July 27, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection visit and was greeted by MedTech Leslie Pimiento. LPA Ramirez explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is located on a main street and is a single store dwelling. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Physical Plant and Environment safety: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to residents, were observed to be inaccessible to residents. LPA Ramirez observed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in hallways. LPA Ramirez inspected four (4) resident rooms. All resident bedrooms contained required furniture, linens and lighting. Water temperatures in all grooming and bathing areas were measured to be with 105 – 120 degrees F. LPA Ramirez observe postings encouraging proper handwashing etiquette in restrooms. LPA Ramirez observed grab bars near toilets and inside showers. LPA Ramirez observed no-slip mat in showers. Showers were observed to be wheelchair accessible. LPA Ramirez observed a tear in outdoor canopy. LPA Ramirez will issue Type B deficiency based on observation. Food Service: LPA Ramirez observed sufficient supply of nonperishables for one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days in the facility kitchen area. Soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds were observed to be stored away from food supplies. Freezers and refrigerators were observed to be clean and within temperatures of 0-degree F (-17.7 degree C), and refrigerators with maximum temperature of 40 degree F. (4 degree C). Planned Activities: LPA Ramirez observed staff leading cognitive memory games with residents during inspection. Residents Rights-Information: LPA Ramirez observed the following postings in common areas throughout the facility: Complaint Poster (PUB 475), personal rights, and nondiscrimination notice. LPA Ramirez observed facility land line. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D/9 pages) in place. Last documented emergency drills were conducted on 04/26/2024. LPA Ramirez observed facility sketches with exits and emergency exits routes throughout various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed emergency food supply. Residents with Special Needs : No large bodies of water were observed. LPA Ramirez observed signs posted indicating “No smoking - Oxygen in Use” in various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed several oxygen tanks in resident rooms secured in stands. Knives, sharps or other items that could pose a danger to residents with dementia, were observed to be inaccessible. LPA Ramirez observed sewing pins in room#16. LPA Ramirez will issue Technical Advisory based on observation. Auditory devices and delay egress perimeters were observed to be in working order. Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored in the medication cart and in bubble packs and/or original containers. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) electronic log to document medications given. Staffing: Administrator Certificate for Laura Hernandez and it expires 08/25/2024. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Personnel Records Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA Ramirez observed required annual training, CPR and First Aid for three (3) out of the three (3) personnel records reviewed. LPA Ramirez observed TB testing results, Health screening, fingerprint clearance and job application for three (3) out of the three (3) personnel records reviewed. Infection Control: There are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has an Infection Control Plan in place. Operational Requirements: The fire clearance is approved for forty (40) non-ambulatory, of which ten (10) may be bedridden. This facility may retain no more than twenty (20) hospice residents. Resident Records/Incident Reports: LPA reviewed Resident files for six (6) residents. Resident files are maintained at the facility. Admission Agreement, Physician's Report (including T.B and Ambulatory Status), Consent for Medical Treatment, Preplacement Appraisal Information, Resident Pre-Appraisal, Care Plan/Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan, Resident Rights were observed. One (1) deficiency was cited and two (2) technical advisories were issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, 809-D, LIC 9120 and appeals rights was provided.