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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
El Dorado Senior Day Care Center
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Findings 11 findings
F1
Page 49
The general appearance of the facility was clean, neat and well landscaped.
F2
Page 49
The staff demonstrated respect and courtesy to clients.
F3
Page 49
Personal care was given to clients in a safe and private manner. 61
F4
Page 50
The entire facility was wheelchair accessible.
F5
Page 50
The emergency exits were marked and there were smoke detectors in all rooms.
F6
Page 50
An aluminum can recycle bin was overflowing at the time of visit.
F7
Page 50
The emergency exit on north end of the building does not have a permanent alarm, allowing unsecured quiet exit of clients.
F8
Page 50
It is difficult to access the fire alarm on the patio. An access code is needed. Without an access code, the gate will open only if the arm is activated from inside the building.
F9
Page 50
The code for the patio’s keyless exit lock is reversed and is in a location that is difficult for untrained persons and visitors to see.
F10
Page 50
Concerns over the safety of wandering clients are addressed by a non-automated exit alarm at the main entry.
F11
Page 50
The most recent Fire Marshall inspection prior to our initial visit was conducted 6½ years ago. After a Grand Jury inquiry, a Fire Marshall inspection was accomplished in October 2008.
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 48We recommend that a permanent egress alarm system be installed on the exit door of the north end of building to protect against unsupervised exits by confused clients.
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R2Page 48The recycling area should be monitored to ensure that recycled cans are picked up or stored so that there is no overflow.
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R3Page 48We recommend that the emergency fire alarm currently located outside the patio be moved so that it is inside the patio for ease of access.
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R4Page 48The exit release code on the patio exit should be placed in a clear spot so that visitors and untrained persons can exit by that gate.
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R5Page 48We recommend that a video monitoring system be installed to ensure client safety.
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R6Page 48The facility should not rely on the El Dorado County Fire Marshall to schedule fire inspections on a timely basis, but should request inspection on a more frequent basis to decrease fire danger to vulnerable adults. RESPONSES