Routine inspection·March 27, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon arrived at 10:00 am to conducted a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Administrator Michelle Latham and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Infection Control: The facility has a current Infection Control Plan. The facility has a sign in and out binders 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. 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 wastebaskets have tight fitting covers. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is a 6 bedroom and 4 bathrooms currently occupying 8 resident and employs 7 staff and 2 Administrator. 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 kitchen is clean, safe and sanitary. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats. 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 under sink in kitchen and locked laundry room. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has an fenced backyard for resident 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 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 07/17/2024. The facility is approved for a capacity of 8. The fire clearance is granted for 8 Non-Ambulatory of which 4 may be bedridden. Hospice is approved for 4. Staffing: The facility currently employes 7 staff and 2 Administrators. Staff records are kept confidential. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, and Finger print clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator file was reviewed for Continuing Education requirements and current Administrator Certificate. Administrator Certificate expires 09/22/2025. Personnel Records & Training: Facility keeps records confidentially. The facility is currently in the process of completing required annual training. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted quarterly. Facility staff have current First Aid and CPR training with valid certificates. Food Handlers certificates are valid. Resident Records & Incident Reports: The facility keeps separate files on each resident confidentially. Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed resident file for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, LIC. 602A Physicians report, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, Emergency and ID forms, all forms were legible and records are kept confidential. 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 staff are observed for personal hygiene and food sanitation practices. Continued 809-C Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assist in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed residents medications. Medications were kept in the original containers. Administrator and 1 staff person review medications for destruction, complete forms and take to the pharmacy to be destroyed or destroy on the premises. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts quarterly disaster drills. The fire extinguishers was charged and last inspected on 09/18/2023. 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. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. All items that could pose a danger, sharps, cleaners were locked or in accessible to residents in care. The facility gates are self closing and self latching. The facility does not currently have residents with oxygen. The facility has 4 resident currently on hospice. The facility has 2 residents receiving Home Health services. Hospice and Home Health plans are kept up to date and on file. Hospice and Home Health train staff on residents care. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. The facility has exiting door alarms. LPA interviewed 2 staff working at the facility and Residents were a sleep or out in the community or on hospice services. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.