Routine inspection·October 21, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremiah Randle conducted an unannounced Annual required visit and an infection control inspection to the above facility. LPA was met by Almera Convocar Caregiver the purpose of today’s visit was explained. There are currently (6) residents in the facility . (0) residents are ambulatory and (4) are non-ambulatory, (2) residents are bedridden . The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility has a ramps that goes along all sides of the facility. It consists of (6) bedrooms one of which is for Staff, (2) full bathrooms, shaded back yard, front yard, laundry room and an attached garage. LPA and Caregiver toured the entire facility inside and out. Documents are posted as mandated by the DPH and CCLD. INFECTIOUS CONTROL PRACTICES - LPA observed a sanitizing station at the facility entry & visitors and temperatures are logged and checked sanitizer/soap and paper towels in all the bathrooms and additional sanitation supplies are stored in hall closet and garage. LPA observed staff wearing masks, Residents private rooms will be converted to isolation rooms (if needed) trash cans with lids, cart for PPE’s, mitigation plan posted. infectious Control Plan posted. Emergency infectious Plan posted and/or in folder, and required postings throughout the facility. Visitor designated area, resident temperatures are checked and logged (once a day). Emergency contacts updated and posted; PPEs are enough for 30 days. All resident's and staff are vaccinated and boosted. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT - Fire clearances are incompliance. PHYSICAL PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY - Bedrooms are occupied by residents and contain the mandated furniture. One staff bedroom. Bathrooms have nonskid mats, bars, and are clean and operational. (1) fire extinguishers are fully charged. First Aid kit complete with manual. The water temperature is at 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Linens and personal hygiene supplies are adequate. A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are complying and operational. hazardous toxins and/or items are inaccessible to residents. No firearms are stored at facility and no bodies of water present. Medications are stored, locked and inaccessible to residents. Due to time constraints, LPA could complete the annual inspection and all domains. LPA will return later to complete the rest of annual inspection and domains. Exit, walkways and/or passageways, front yard and back yard are free of debris and/or hazards. The facility is in good repair. STAFFING AND PERSONNEL RECORD TRAINING - 2 staff files are current with valid CPR cards, egress system operational, no volunteers at the facility. RESIDENTS REC - INCIDENT REPORT- 5 Resident files are current along with medications. RESIDENT'S RIGHTS - Internet access along with computer, visitor policy posted, PUB 475 posted. PLANNED ACTIVITIES - shaded area, indoor and outdoor activity area. FOOD SERVICE - Ample supply of perishable and nonperishable food and menu posted. INCIDENTAL M&D – The MARS is updated and complete. Resident’s medications are being given as prescribed by their physician. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS – The facility has an emergency and disaster plan, staff knows were shut off valves are located, flashlights available along with batteries, cell phones, additional emergency provisions, and conducted fire drill in April 2023. RESIDENT'S W/SHN - Some r esidents within facility use oxygen and have sign posted According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA did not observe any deficiencies, therefore no citations were issued at this time. An exit interview was conducted with Almera Convocar Caregiver and a hard copy of report was provided