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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required-1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA was met by Armine Melkonyan, Back-up Administrator and Vanda Olehnovich, Direct Support Professional I & II (DSP I & II) and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to care for (4) Developmentally Disabled Adults, ambulatory, ages 18 through 59. All clients residing at this Specialized facility receive case management services provided by North Los Angeles Regional Center. The facility is a level 3. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were maintained. The staff stated that they use disposable gloves to clean and disinfect the high touched surfaces in the common areas. The facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and the Infection Control Plan. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood, contains a total of (4) client bedrooms, (3) bathrooms, (1) staff bedroom, a living room, kitchen, dining area, backyard with shaded area, and attached garage. Currently, there are four (4) clients living in the facility. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Client bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Bathrooms have non-skid materials and hygiene supplies such as liquid soap and paper towels are available to clients. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Backyard was inspected and has a shaded area and sitting area. Laundry area is in the attached garage. There is (1) fire extinguisher mounted on the kitchen wall purchased on 01/03/2024. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Readings were 113.3 deg F in bathroom #1 and 113.5 deg. F in bathroom #2.
Operational Requirements: A current Plan of Operation was reviewed and the Infection Control Plan has been added to the Plan. Surety Bond in the amount of $5,000 is in effect. Liability insurance is valid and will expire on 10/19/2024. Last Fire Drill was conducted on 03/01/2024. *****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C***** |