Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma met with Shequita Porter for a One (1) Year Required - Infection Control visit. LPA explained the reason for the visit. A physical plant tour was conducted at 1:00pm and the following was noted: There is one entrance being utilized at the facility, there are required posters at the main door. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheet, infrared thermometer, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. LPA was screened upon entry. All staff were observed to be wearing masks upon entrance and during the visit. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, physical distancing and other necessary signs are posted in the bathroom and throughout the facility. The facility has enough PPE supplies. The facility has a total of three (3) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (6) ambulatory residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility has a swimming pool that permanently is covered. The garage is currently being used for storage and laundry. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The living and dining room are neat and clean with appropriate furniture. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 80°F. The smoke detectors observed to be operational. The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 116.8°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication and first aid kit to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The facility is currently following all infection control protocols. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was issued.