Inspection Details

Inspection #
INSP-0061957
Inspection Date(s)
5/6/2024
Status
Complete
Inspection Type
Compliance (Annual)
Worksheet Type
Assisted Living Home
Certificate Number
AL11624H
Location Type
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Initial Comments

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on May 6, 2024: On September 10, 2024 an off-site review of the plan of correction was conducted. The plan of correction was accepted for all citations.

Statement of Deficiency

4 deficiencies found
Deficiency #1
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
F. When medication is stored by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that: 1. Medication is stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit used only for medication storage;
Evidence
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure medication stored by an assisted living facility was stored in a separate locked room, closet, cabinet, or self-contained unit. The deficient practiced posed a potential risk to the health and safety of residents. Findings include: 1. The Compliance Officer observed R2's mediset was stored in a cabinet that was not secure and was accessible to residents. 3. In an interview, E1 reported that R2's mediset was stored in a cabinet that was not secure and was accessible to residents.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2024-06-19
Deficiency #2
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. A manager shall ensure that: 4. A disaster drill for employees is conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented;
Evidence
Based upon record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a disaster drill for employees was conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented. The deficient practice posed a risk as a disaster plan reinforces and clarifies standards expected of employees. Findings include: 1. A review of a record titled "Disaster Drill" revealed that a disaster drill was conducted on March 1, 2024 from 11:10am to 11:30am. There was not a second shift disaster drill conducted. 2. A review of a record titled "Disaster Drill" revealed that a disaster drill was conducted on December 1, 2024 from 10:00am to 10:15am. There was not a second shift disaster drill conducted. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that there was not a second shift disaster drill conducted on the above days and that there was no further evidence of a second shift disaster drill being conducted.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2024-06-19
Deficiency #3
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. A manager shall ensure that: 1. The premises and equipment used at the assisted living facility are: b. Free from a condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury;
Evidence
Based upon observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that the premises of the facility was free from a condition or situation that may have caused a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury. The deficient practice posed potential egress dangers to the residents. Findings include: 1. The Compliance Officer observed a path on the outdoor, east side of the facility that was blocked by debris and garbage. The blocked path did not allow for safe exit on the east side of the facility moving northbound. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that there was debris and garbage along the outdoor, east side of the facility that did not allow for safe exit.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2024-06-19
Deficiency #4
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. A manager shall ensure that: 10. Oxygen containers are secured in an upright position;
Evidence
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that three of three oxygen containers were secured. The deficient practice posed a potential explosion or leak of a compressed gas. Findings include: 1. The Compliance Officer observed three unsecured oxygen tanks in a closet at the facility. 2. In an interview, E1 confirmed that there were three unsecured oxygen tanks in a closet.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2024-06-19