Facility Evaluation Report

LPA Amber Coleman (LPA Coleman) and LPA Anna Bueno (LPA Bueno) arrived at the Helping Hands Blackwood to make an unannounced visit for an annual inspection with a focus on Infection Control. Staff Member Felipe opened the door and invited LPA inside. Staff asked that LPAs sign in and complete a temperature check. COVID station was stocked with sufficient PPE, disinfectant and hand sanitizer. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and asked for a walk through. The current census of the facility is 6. There are 4 male consumers and 2 female consumers; who were all present during the visit along with 1 other staff member. Felipe contacted the Program Director, Daniel Gomez who arrived during the walk through as well as Blythe McClananhan, Supervising Program Director.

During the walk through, LPA's observed the following. The facility was clean, orderly and of suitable temperature. The facility has 4 rooms. 2 client's occupy 3 rooms with the 4th room as the staff office. Each room was equipped with adequate furniture and storage space. Bathrooms were observed to be cleanly with accessible soap and paper towels. Laundry room was in working condition. Extra hygiene supplies, sufficient PPE, chemicals and sharps were located in a secure closet in the hallway. Medication was observed to be stored in a secure in a file cabinet. LPA's tested both fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors which were found to be in proper function. Last inspection for the fire extinguishers (2) was done on July 13th, 2022. The kitchen, den and dining areas were orderly with adequate seating available. LPA observed a sufficient amount of both perishable and non-perishable food found in the pantry, refrigerator and deep freezer.

LPA noticed signage for infection control, house rules, activities, food menu, emergency evacuation plan, and licensing policies posted throughout the facility. A review of records revealed that staff have not been fit tested for the N95.

Based on interviews and observations made during today’s inspection a technical advisory was issued due to staff not being N95 Fit Tested. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Daniel Gomez, Program Director and Blythe McClanahan, Supervising Program Director at the conclusion of the inspection.