Routine inspection·September 9, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that one hundred and twenty-eight (128) residents live at this facility. The Executive Director, Austin Irwin was advised of the annual and conduct and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Ten (10) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration : LPA reviewed employee records. Ten (10) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. Austin Irwin Administrator’s certificate expiration date is 05/08/2026. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. There are food deliveries that come three days out of the week. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a location for sharps in the kitchen. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 75 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 108.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the designated laundry room on each floor, as well as the location located in the garage’s parking structure. There is a locked location for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet in the Housekeeper’s closet. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There are no fireplaces at this facility. There is one (1) indoor pool at the facility, that has an enclosed and secured perimeter. There are gates located in the front and back of the building. LPA observed emergency supplies and first aid kits. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that staff` had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. LPA observed fire extinguishers on site, date charged was 02/28/2024. The Escondido Fire Department came to inspect the facility on 07/25/2024. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there are zero (0) deficiencies observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, and a copy of this report was provided to Executive Director, Austin Irwin.