Pre-licensing visit·July 26, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an announced pre-licensing visit and was greeted by Administrator Daisy Hernandez. LPA Ramirez explained the purpose of the visit. 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 six (6) 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 observed grab bars near toilets and inside showers. LPA Ramirez observed no-slip mat in showers. 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). 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 computers with internet access and a facility land line. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D/9 pages) in place . 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 : 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. Auditory devices and delay egress perimeters were observed to be in working order. SEE 809-C for continuation. 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. Personnel Records Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA Ramirez observed required annual training, CPR and First Aid for six (6) out of the six (6) personnel records reviewed. LPA Ramirez observed TB testing results, Health screening, fingerprint clearance and job application for six (6 ) out of the six (6) personnel records reviewed. COMP III was reviewed with Administrator Hernandez. Pre-licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.