Facility Evaluation Report

On 1/24/2023 at 9:00 AM License Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required 1-year infection control inspection visit of the facility. LPA was welcomed by Administrator Linda Mahlman. There is a total of 7 residents at facility, one with dementia, and no residents on hospice.

At approximately 9:25 AM, LPA toured the building and grounds which was found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all walkways and exits to be unobstructed. All notices that are required to be posted have been posted and are in a visible area. The amount of fresh and nonperishable foods is within regulation. Facility kitchen, refrigerators and freezers were clean, and food was stored properly. Toxins are stored in a secure room off of the kitchen. Although sharps and toxins in kitchen were unlocked (see LIC 9120) for Technical Assistance. Hot water temperature measured between 103.6 degrees F and 109.9 degrees F falling out of Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in 1 of 3 resident’s bathroom faucets (see LIC 9120) for Technical Assistance. Fire extinguishers inspected were charged on 5/18/2022. Smoke detectors were in working order and Carbon Monoxide detectors were checked and in working order as well. Facility has fire sprinklers throughout. Fire suppression system was last inspected August, 2022. There was enough lighting in all common areas, resident rooms, and hallways. Medication is centrally stored and secure in locked cabinets in room area behind kitchen/office.

Facility has submitted a mitigation program plan and infection control plan. All staff and visitors check in and log. Posters have been placed at facility. Facility has PPE supply stored in dinning room cabinet, dresser in front hallway and in pantry. Facility has a 30-day supply of medication for residents. Staff had all PPE training required as well have been N95 Fit Tested.