| Bedrooms: The residents’ rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate furniture and lighting system. Hallways/passageways are lighted appropriately. Extra linens/covers were observed to be stored in a closet located within the hallway’s passageway.
Bathrooms: The bathrooms were checked for cleanliness and proper operation. The hot water temperature was measured within regulations. LPA observed appropriate grab rails and slip-resistant mats to be in proper condition.
Backyard: The backyard of the facility is equipped with a designated shaded area with outdoor furniture for residents. LPA observed there to be a shed. There is no body of water located at the facility.
Laundry Room: The laundry room was observed to be kept locked. The laundry appliances were observed to be in proper condition. LPA observed cleaning solutions and toxins stored appropriately within the laundry room and inaccessible to residents. Garage: The garage can be accessed from inside of the facility and observed to be located next to the laundry room. The garage was observed to be kept locked and used for storage purposes. Extra refrigerators with additional food for residents was observed.
Medications: The medications were observed to be kept in locked cabinets located in the kitchen. First-aid kit observed to be equipped with but not limited to bandages, digital thermometer, tweezer and First-Aid Manuel.
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be working properly and were tested.
Residents/Staff Records: LPA conducted a complete file review of resident records. Resident records appeared to be complete. Staff records: LPA conducted a complete file review of two (2) staff records. Staff records appeared to be complete and updated.
LPA observed a former residents medication to be stored in the staff room which was observed to be unlocked.
Citation issued. Please refer to LIC 809-D. LPA along with the Administrator created the Plan of Correction (POC) regarding the citation.
There were no other immediate health and safety hazards observed during the day of inspection.
Exit interview was conducted, appeal rights given, and a copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.
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