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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Kelvin Kumah (Caregiver) and explained the reason for the visit, shortly after the Licensee/Administrator Mercede Shamlo arrived to assist with the visit. The facility is licensed to serve (4) Developmentally Disabled Adults, ages 18 through 59, (3) which may be non-ambulatory and (1) bedridden. Facility currently has (1) bedridden and 2 Non-Ambulatory clients that are serviced by North Los Angeles Regional Center.
The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Reseda, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, den, kitchen, office (area in kitchen), 4 client bedrooms, 2 client bathrooms, attached garage, Licensee/Administrator office in a locked detached unit, front yard and back yard.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting clients’ medications. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested in the client bathroom and was within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in locked cabinets in kitchen and are inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged.
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