Routine inspection·March 12, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miller arrived at 10:30 am to conduct a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Administrator, Jessica Bailey 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 binder for visitors at entry with hand sanitizer. The bathrooms have toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and hand washing signs are visible in the guest bathroom. The facility has EPA approved disinfectant 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 fire extinguisher was last charged and inspected on May 4, 2023. The facility has 6 resident bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and 1 guest bathroom. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector that was tested and working properly during visit. Continued 809-C The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats or textured bottoms. 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 land are locked in the laundry room. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a secured backyard and front patio for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. 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 April 29, 2024. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6. The fire clearance is granted for 6 non-Ambulatory, 6 of which may be bedridden. Hospice is approved for 4. Staffing: The facility currently employes 6 full time staff, and 2 Administrators. Staff records are kept confidential. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance and education requirements. Administrator Certificate expires March 22, 2024. Personnel Records & Training: The facility keeps confidential files for each staff member. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours for 2023. (Continued on 809C) 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 5 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Safeguard for property and valuables, LIC. 602A Physicians report, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, Emergency and ID forms. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables and plenty extra, 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. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Continued 809-C Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides assistance in arranging transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. Residents have on-call doctor that visits facility. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts quarterly disaster drills. 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.(continued on 809 C). Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility currently has residents receiving Home Health services. LPA also began an investigation from a self-reported incident report dated February 24, 2024 and received February 26, 2024. LPA interviewed staff and requested documents about the incident and Resident 1. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator