Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon arrived at 11:15 am to conducted a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met Administrator Rachelle Tellez and explained the purpose of the visit.

A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Administrator. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit:

Infection Control: The facility has submitted a current Mitigation Plan, Infection Control Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan to the department. The facility has a sign in and out binder for visitors at entry with hand sanitizer. The bathrooms have toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and hand washing signs. The facility has EPA approved disinfectants spray and cleaners. The facility has a 30 day supply of PPE. New residents are tested and negative results received before residing in the facility. Quarantined or isolated individuals will have meals and medication delivered to rooms. Staff are trained on infection control and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All trash cans and waste baskets have tight fitting covers.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is a 6 bedroom and 5 bathroom currently occupying 6 residents and employs 11 staff. The facility has 1 public restroom. The facility is clean, safe and sanitary. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and sprinkler system. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for residents comfort. The facility kitchen is clean, safe and sanitary. The showers have non-skid textured floors or mats present. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secured grab bars are present. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit around porches. Fire places present both have screened coverings. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care and locked in cabinets. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a backyard for resident use with plenty of shade. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use.