Sweetest Homes 4 Seniors II

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shobhana Frank conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Care staff Alimore Williams and explained the reason for the visit. LPA Frank toured the facility. There are 2 residents residing in the facility and no active COVID-19 cases. LPA observed 2 residents on site and residents appeared clean and well taken care of. LPA observed required department postings in the facility as well as hand washing signs in the restrooms. All restrooms observed had ample soap/ sanitizer and appeared clean. Resident bedrooms appeared clean and sanitary and had all required components. Facility is taking residents temperatures and documenting results. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plans. Facility has back-up emergency food and water supply as well as PPE supplies. In addition, LPA Frank tested the hot water temperature, which measured 108.2 degrees F in resident bathroom. Resident areas were noted to be a comfortable temperature. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. The facility also has fire extinguisher that was mounted and charged. LPA Frank confirmed food supply: 2 day supply of perishables and 7 day supply of non-perishable food is available for the number of residents present. Hygiene supplies and supply of linen were observed in quantities for the number of residents in care. LPA observed locked areas for toxins and hazardous items. Medication were observed locked in cabinet. LPA observe the facility to be clean and in good repair. LPA inspected the overall physical plant for any obstruction or safety hazards that can cause the health and safety of the residents. No camera installed observed during the visit . LPA verified if facility is providing a comfortable temperature due to hot/cold weather condition. Facility has a working centralized heater to use for the cold weather and centralized air condition and fans for the hot weather. During the visit the facility air condition is on and operational. LPA reviewed : 1.) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) LPA also discussed about emergency disaster plan procedures for other calamities as an addition to existing emergency procedures that the facility have on file. (LIC 808) Mitigation Plan and Current Liability Insurance, Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC308) and Personnel Report (LIC500) LPA reviewed staff records; LIC 500 reviewed. LPA observed staff work schedule indicates administrator on premises 40 hours per week. There are no excluded persons employed by this facility upon review of CCL current personnel list. LPA reviewed current Administrator Certificate that expires on 12/12/23. All staff first aid card were reviewed and current. Staff training's reviewed. Staff medical assessment reviewed. LPA also answer some questions and inquiries during the visit and verified information of records being reviewed. LPA reviewed two residents files. The following records were reviewed: Medications and records, Admission agreement, Physician's reports and individual services plan is available and updated for the residents. LPA reviewed resident's activities being provided by the facility. Dementia safeguards were inspected and auditory devices were tested on exit doors. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies are being cited in area inspected. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 14, 2022

Type of visit: Case Management - COVID-19

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joseph Alejandre and Shobhana Frank made an unannounced visit to conduct a Technical Assistance visit (Covid-19 mitigation) to assist the facility with Covid-19 mitigation procedures. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Licensee/Administrator Yvonne Isackson. LPAs explained the reason for the visit. LPAs utilized the inspection tool infection control domain to assess the facility's Covid-19 mitigation plan/procedures. LPAs explained the process to Licensee, who stated she understood. LPAs and Licensee toured the facility. LPAs observed all resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. All resident bedrooms were large enough to accommodate the residents and their belongs. All bathrooms were clean and operational. LPAs observed and the Licensee verified there are 3 entrance/exit points to the facility, front door, back door and a side door. LPAs observed there is no sign in sheet and LPAs were not screened for symptoms of Covid-19 and their temperatures were not checked prior to entering the facility. LPAs and Licensee toured the kitchen. Facility has a 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPAs observed the medication is kept locked in kitchen cabinets. LPAs observed the fireplace in the living room and the fireplace in the family room (which has a TV for residents) are screened. LPAs did not observe any Covid-19 signs in the facility. Licensee requested Covid-19 signs from LPAs. Agency will provide Licensee with Covid-19 signs. LPAs and Licensee toured the backyard. No bodies of water observed. The shed in the backyard is kept locked and used for storage. Both exit gates are operational. The garage can only be accessed from outside of the house. LPAs observed the garage is not locked and used for storage of tools and chemicals. LPAs observed brick tiles stacked by the exit gate. Smoke detectors tested operational. Facility has a mitigation plan that has been approved. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today's visit. Licensee provided with Technical Assistance notes concerning Covid-19 mitigation requirements. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 18, 2021