Routine inspection·October 24, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erika Miller arrived at 1:30 p.m. to conduct a 1-year required annual visit. LPA met with Andrea Rivera, Administrator. 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 at least 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). Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured resident rooms and observed that rooms were tidy, the lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational. The showers have non-skid mats. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. The fire extinguisher was last charged and inspected on 8/28/24. The carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and working. Continued on 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 is approved for a capacity of 6. The fire clearance is granted for 6 non-ambulatory residents. There is a hospice waiver for 1 resident. Staffing: The facility currently employs 5 staff and 1 administrator. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. 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, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, Physician reports, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, Emergency and ID forms. All forms were legible. Food Service: 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. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed residents’ medications, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility last conducted a quarterly disaster drill on 10/13/24. 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. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed.