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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197803718
Report Date: 07/07/2023
Date Signed: 07/07/2023 11:30:53 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/07/2023 11:30 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:BEST FRIENDS SOCIAL CENTER INC IIIFACILITY NUMBER:
197803718
ADMINISTRATOR:STEWART, VICTORFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:968 E. COLUMBIA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(909) 623-0545
CITY:POMONASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91767
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 4DATE:
07/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:20 AM
MET WITH:Debbie Stewart and Kristin StewartTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth Irra conducted the required annual inspection. LPA met with Debbie Stewart/S-1 and discussed the purpose of today’s visit. Kristin Stewart arrived at approximately 10:30 A.M..

This is a single story home which consists of a 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with a dining area, living room, laundry room and office. This home has a fire clearance for (4) ambulatory clients and (2) ambulatory clients. All clients from this home receive case management services provided by San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: There are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has an Infection Control Plan in place.

Operational Requirements: The fire clearance is approved for (4) ambulatory clients and (2) non-ambulatory clients. Last Disaster Drill was conducted on 04/17/23. Staff are adhering to operational requirements.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: Smoke alarms were tested and operable. Fire extinguisher is located in the in the living room and under the kitchen sink and appeared to be full. Carbon monoxide detector is located in the hallway (tested and operable). Knives, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are locked and inaccessible to clients. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Hot water supply measured at: 109.0* in the hallway bathroom and 107.0* in the bathroom near the laundry room. **Refer to LIC 809C for the continuation of this report.**
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tony Vasallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth Irra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/07/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: BEST FRIENDS SOCIAL CENTER INC III
FACILITY NUMBER: 197803718
VISIT DATE: 07/07/2023
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Staffing: There is sufficient staffing at the facility. Administrator Certificate for Victor Stewart expires on 12/15/24 and HIV and TB Training certificate is dated 09/24/22. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility.

Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA reviewed staff files for Staff #1 (S-1) and Staff #5 (S-5). Staff have current First Aid/CPR certification. Staff have their Health Screening and Tuberculosis Screening on file. Staff have on-going training.

Client Rights-Information: Client rights are posted and included in Client files. Per S-1, there are no clients using postural supports.

Client Records-Incident Reports: LPA reviewed Client files for Client #1 (C-1) through Client #4 (C-4). Client files are maintained at the facility. Admission Agreement, Physician's Report (including T.B and Ambulatory Status), Weight Record, Consent For Medical Treatment, Individual Program Plan (IPP), House Rules, and Client Rights were observed.

Food Service: There are sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and (1) week of non-perishable items. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator. There are no clients on special diets. Pesticides and cleaning supplies are kept away from the food preparation areas. Kitchen is kept clean and free from rodents and other vermin. Plates, cups and utensils are kept cleaned and stored properly.

Health Related Services: The medications are centrally stored and bubbled packed. LPA reviewed medication for C-1 through C-4. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. Medications are administered as prescribed by the Physician.

Incidental Medical Services: Per S-1, there are (0) clients with a restricted health condition plan.

Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D/9 pages) in place.

Exit interview, appeals rights and a copy of this report was provided to Kristin Stewart.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tony Vasallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth Irra
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/07/2023
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