Routine inspection·July 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon arrived at 11:15 am to conducted a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met Administrator Amilio & Marilou Ubay and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Administrator. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Infection Control: The facility has submitted a current Mitigation Plan, Infection Control Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan and provide plans to the department. The facility has a sign in and out clipboard for visitors at entry with hand sanitizer. The bathrooms have toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and hand washing signs. The facility has EPA approved disinfectants spray and cleaners. The facility has a 30 day supply of PPE. New clients are tested and negative results received before residing in the facility. Quarantined or isolated individuals will have meals and medication delivered to rooms. Staff are trained on infection control and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All trash cans and waste baskets have tight fitting covers. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is a 5 bedroom and 3 bathroom currently occupying 5 residents and employs 4 staff with 1 live in staff. The facility is clean, safe and sanitary. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. The facility kitchen is clean, safe and sanitary. The showers have non-skid mats. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care locked in garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a enclosed backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Continued 809-C Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation and infection control plan on file with the department. The Facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility has current liability insurance and expires on 07/01/2024. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6 Non- Ambulatory. Staffing: The facility employes 2 staff and 2 Administrators. Staff records are kept confidential. LPA reviewed 3 staff files and all required documents were present. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. All staff had current 1st AID/CPR. Staff had 20 plus hours of training for 2023 not all topics were covered LPA provided training requirements to complete for 2023 to met all annual training requirements. Administrator Certificates expire on 09/26/2023 and 05/24/2024. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Five files were reviewed for signed Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments LIC. 602A Physicians Report, ID and Emergency contact forms, Appraisal Needs and Services plans (ANS), TB results, Personal Rights, and Safeguard for personal property and valuables. The Facility does not handle cash resources for any 5 of the residents in care. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2 day perishables and 7 day non-perishables to meet the food service requirement. The freezer is kept at 0 degrees and the refrigeration is kept at 40 degrees or lower. All food is covered, stored and marked appropriately. Food, snacks and drinks are available when the residents want them. Emergency supply of food and water is available. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Kitchen areas are kept clean and free from litter, rodents, vermin and insects. Kitchen staff are observed for personal hygiene and food sanitation practices. Health Related Services: Facility provides Centrally Stored Medications to all residents in care. First Aid is provided to residents in care. Staff has current 1st Aid/CPR certificates on file. Clients medication records were reviewed, prescriptions had doctors orders, and PRN medications were checked for expiration. Continued 809-C Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The medications records were reviewed. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts quarterly disaster drill in 02/2023. The fire extinguishers was charged and had a receipt for the date of purchase with in the last year. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. LPA conducted interviews with 2 Staff and 2 Residents. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.