Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon arrived at 10:00 am to conducted a 1 year annual visit to the facility above. LPA met with Back up Administrator Crystal Karen Thavaj 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 a current Infection Control Plan. The facility has a sign in and out clipboard 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. 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 5 bedroom and 3 bathrooms currently occupying 5 residents and employs 3 full time live in staff and 2 Administrators. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon Monoxide was tested and working at the time of the visit. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. The facility kitchen needed additional cleaning around the stove, hood, oven and microwave. The showers have non-skid mats. 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 inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to residents in care locked in laundry room. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has an fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The gates are in need of repair to be self latching due to normal wear and tear. The facility has telephone and internet service for resident use.