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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Erik Zaragoza conducted an unannounced Required 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Grace Arburtha a Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff member and was granted access into the facility. Administrator Renee Williams arrived shortly thereafter of the facility and was granted access into the home. There are five (5) ambulatory developmentally disabled clients who reside in the home. The facility is vendored through the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center.
The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were observed and reviewed: Infection Control, Physical Plant/Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, Client Rights/Information, Client Records/Incident Reports, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incident Medical and Dental, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention.
Infection Control:
· Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. LPA asked administrator to send a completed infection control plan to LPA within 7 days.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety:
· The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood that is licensed for a capacity of six (6) ambulatory clients. It consists of four (4) shared client bedrooms, a living room, dining room, a kitchen, one (1) shared client bathroom R#1 which measured at 106.5 Degrees F, and a second private restroom which is connected to the staff room (R#2) measured at 108.6 Degrees F, a front and back patio area, and a detached garage that includes the facility’s washing and drying machines.
· The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. The facility has ) fully cone (1) charged fire extinguishers that is kept in the dining room area. |