Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA arrived at the facility was greeted and granted entry by caregiver. Emmylou Cinco, Administrator arrived shortly after and met with LPA, LPA explained the nature of the visit.

Four clients reside at this facility, LPA was informed all clients were out in the community. LPA accompanied with Administrator began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. Additional food storage in additional facility refrigerators. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication are centrally stored in a safe locked storage cabinet located in kitchen. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to clients in care. LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 107.9 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored and locked in storage closet and underneath kitchen sink. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected client’s bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. Storage space is provided for clients in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there is shaded seating areas for client’s enjoyment. LPA observed a fire extinguisher charged and located in living room. Fire drills conducted and LPA verified last Fire Drill was conducted on January 09, 2023. LPA began review of records. LPA reviewed four clients’ records. All the required documentation was present and current in client’s files reviewed. The facility P&I records were reviewed. LPA observed that an individual log is