Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

C.a.l.l.-palomar House, Atascadero03/22/2024Licence 405800333

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed03/22/2024 04:49:19 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon arrived at 9:30am to conducted a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Back up Administrator Joni Chapman and explained the purpose of the visit.

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

Infection Control: The facility has submitted a current Infection Control 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, and hand soap. The facility has EPA approved disinfectants spray and cleaners. The facility has a 30 day supply of PPE. 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 & Environmental Safety: The facility is a 3 bedroom, 2 common area bathrooms currently occupying 5 residents and employs 8 staff with 1 being Administrator. The facility is clean, safe and sanitary. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has smoke alarms. At 2:00pm LPA and staff were unable to locate a carbon monoxide, Administrator is purchasing today. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for residents comfort. The facility kitchen is clean, safe and sanitary. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care locked in cabinet in garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a backyard and front yard at 10:00am LPA did not see any shaded areas for resident use and the side gate no longer is self closing and self latching. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use. Water temperatures were tested and at 10:30AM bathroom #1 measured at 123.8 F.

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