Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly arrived at the facility unannounced on 1/19/23 to conduct a Annual Inspection utilizing the infection control domain. LPA met with staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed the Department's required COVID-19 protocols. LPA completed a facility risk assessment upon arrival. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask. Additionally, LPA were screened by facility staff upon entering the facility. LPA requested for staff to notify Administrator that LPA is present at the facility to conduct an annual inspection.

LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility together with staff to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Administrator arrived at the facility. LPA, Administrator, and Infection control Leader completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time.

LPA advised that visitor screening be similar to the staff screening observed, holes in the wall by the dining table be repaired, Complaint poster be posted again, Catastrophes such as power outages be reported, side gait pull cord be replaced, cabinet containing cleaning supplies damaged by recent storms be repaired so that cleaning supplies are stored safely.

No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection.

Exit interview conducted and copy of report left at the facility.