Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Kokua Home, Novato07/14/2022Licence 216803774

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed07/15/2022 06:54:53 AM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fernandes-Goes conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection to this facility was welcome by staff. Staff contacted administrator Gamaliel Martin who arrived during this visit. LPA during this visit. Clients were present during the visit. There is no outside day program at this time due to short staffing. They are doing zoom activities and day program has been visiting facility. There are activities planned for clients during the day if they want to participate and outings.

LPA arrived at the facility and observed a check in for staff and visitor’s by the entrance door. During facility tour on 7/14/2022 with administrator Gamaliel Martin, facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Sample of client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on 10/2021 at the time of the visit. Smoke detectors test was conducted and were operational during this visit. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Toxins are stored locked in a cabinet inside the garage. LPA observed that dangerous items were locked. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. Sample of client’s bedrooms were inspected and had lighting & appropriate furnishings; mattress pads are available for clients at the facility. Facility hot water temperature in clients' bathroom faucet measured between 108.9 degrees F and 111.7 degrees F in 2 out of 2 faucets within Title 22 acceptable regulations of 105 to 120 degrees F. Disaster Drills have been conducted quarterly and last dated 6/2/22.

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