Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Infection Control Evaluation Tool. LPA met with Co-Administrator Jorgelle Catunao and explained the reason for the visit. Physical Plant was toured, client files and medication records were reviewed, staff files reviewed and food supply was inspected.

LPA and Administrator toured the home and inspected 4 client bedrooms, 1 staff room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, front yard, backyard, and attached garage. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the clients located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. The water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and both measured at 109 degrees F which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees. Client bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Client beds have the required linen and the linen is in good condition. There is a cabinet in the hallway with extra clean linen and towels. Smoke detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility, and are properly operating. There is a carbon monoxide in the hallway and it is properly operating. There is one fire extinguisher located in the kitchen which is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Sharps are locked in a cabinet in the kitchen and are inaccessible to clients. Cleaning supplies and toxins are locked in a cabinet inside the garage and are inaccessible to clients. First Aid kit was fully stocked with current manual and it is kept locked in the medication cabinet in the dining area. Signs are posted throughout the facility to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing. A supply of 30 day Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was observed in the garage. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods were observed in the kitchen. Client medications and files are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the dining area. Staff files are kept locked in a file cabinet in the dining area. All four of the client files and medications were reviewed and no deficiencies were found. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. Four staff files were reviewed and no deficiencies were found. (CONTINUED TO LIC 809C)