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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
MMAE-AAHU7A

FACILITY NAME
Swensson House
SERVICE TYPES
140 Community Living
FACILITY LICENSE #
0782265
FACILITY ADDRESS
27830 Swensson
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 857-4942
CITY
Abbotsford
POSTAL CODE
V4X 1H4
MANAGER
Alexander Marenkov

INSPECTION DATE
June 01, 2016
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
May 20, 2016
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
3.75
ARRIVAL
01:15 PM
DEPARTURE
04:00 PM
ARRIVAL
02:00 PM
DEPARTURE
02:40 PM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# CHILDREN ENROLLED

Introduction

On May 20, 2016, CCFL attended the facility unscheduled for the purpose of initiating part one of a routine inspection. At the time, the Manager was not on site, but it was agreed that the house supervisor would accompany CCFL during an inspection of the physical premise. On June 01, 2016, CCFL completed the remainder of the inspection.

The L.O. guide to data base coding was used for this inspection.

Contraventions
Previous Inspection -
Current Inspection - Items reviewed comply with the Act, regulations & standards of practice except for those noted on supplementary pages.

Observed Violations
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 31260 - RCR s.21(c) - A licensee must ensure that all furniture and equipment for use by persons in care (c) are maintained in a good state of repair.
Observation: Fabric on the sofa seat (cushion) appears worn and has a large rip in it.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure furnishings are maintained in a good state of repair.
Date to be Corrected:

PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 31860 - RCR s.69(3)(a) - A licensee must ensure that (a) all medications in the community care facility are safely and securely stored.
Observation: Liquid medication was stored in a cupboard that was not secured.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all medications are safely and securely stored at all times.
Date to be Corrected: Corrected at time of inspection.

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 39210 - RCR s.78(3)(a) - A licensee must have, and keep with each person in care's record, consent in writing from the person in care or a parent or representative of the person in care (a) to call a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness.
Observation: There does not appear to be consent to call the Dr or ambulance in the event of accident or illness.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure consent as noted above is available.
Date to be Corrected:


Comments

Physical Premise: In addition to the above items, it is noted that there is a very strong odor in one of the bedrooms. CFFl was advised that they are in the process of addressing this and the plan is to install new flooring. As there is a plan in place, this is not a coded item.

Other than the above noted contraventions, all remaining items as per the LO guide to data base coding appear to be in compliance at the time of this inspection.

Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into complianceFollow-up Inspection Required
Approximate Follow Up Date

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