198600396-5-1-2023-28-AS-AGOZ-CRETCJ-20230501143650

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198600396
Report Date: 05/01/2023
Date Signed: 05/01/2023 02:37:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/01/2023 02:37 PM - 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:	E. D. RESIDENTIAL CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198600396
ADMINISTRATOR:	DACOSTA, EVADNEY C.		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	1244 WESTCHESTER PLACE		TELEPHONE:	(323) 734-4756
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90019
CAPACITY:	5	CENSUS: 4	DATE:	05/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Evadney DaCosta		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alma Gonzalez conducted an unannounced visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool to evaluate the facility. LPA Gonzalez met with Administrator Evadney Dacosta and explained the purpose for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve five (5) developmentally disabled clients (age 18-59) and is approved for 4 ambulatory and 1 nonambulatory. Nonambulatory room is located on the first floor. Currently, there are four (4) clients in placement, there are no clients who have a restricted health care condition. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by Frank D Lanterman 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 Services, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention. During the visit LPA observed the following: Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies, has an Infection Control Plan and Mitigation Plan. Facility has COVID-19 signage posted throughout the facility. Bathrooms have hand washing signs, soap and paper towels. Per Facility Administrator all four (4) clients have COVID-19 vaccines including boosters. Per Facility Administrator all staff also have the COVID-19 vaccines including boosters. Facility Administrator is adhering to infection control requirements. Refer to LIC 809C for continuation of report

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wei Siew Ho	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3969
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3973
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023

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: E. D. RESIDENTIAL CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198600396
	VISIT DATE: 05/01/2023

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Operational Requirements: Fire Drills are conducted monthly, the last fire drill was conducted on 4/15/23. Emergency Disaster/ Earthquake Drills are conducted monthly and the last one was conducted on 4/20/23. Facility Administrator is adhering to operational requirements.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is a two story home located in a residential neighborhood and consists of: First floor consists of the dining room, living room, kitchen, staff office, bathroom, relaxation room, and client dining area. Second Floor consists of: 4 bedrooms (one staff bedroom and 3 client rooms) and a recreation room. Physical plant inside and outside is in good repair. All client rooms were checked and observed to have the required furniture for comfort and safety such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs and all had sufficient lighting. Clients beds have the required linens which were in good condition at the time of the visit. All bedrooms had sufficient closet/ storage space. Bathrooms are clean and operational and were observed to be within Title 22 regulations. Toilets and water faucets worked properly. Shower was free of mold/mildew, adequate lighting, and sufficient toiletries are accessible to clients. Water temperature properly measured at 109F*. Facility temperature was comfortable. LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished with clear passageways inside and outside. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in compliance and operational. No firearms are stored at facility and no bodies of water present. Medications are stored, locked and inaccessible to clients. Hazardous toxins and/or items are inaccessible to clients, fire extinguisher is fully charged. Exit, walkways and/or passageways, front and back yard are free of debris and/or hazards.

Staffing: There is sufficient staffing at the facility. 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 Facility Administrator, and S1. Staff have current CPR/first aid training and sufficient on-going training that meets the annual requirement. Staff have their Health Screening and Tuberculosis Screening on file. Staff are also trained on Abuse Reporting.

Refer to LIC 809C for continuation of report

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wei Siew Ho	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3969
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3973
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023

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: E. D. RESIDENTIAL CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198600396
	VISIT DATE: 05/01/2023

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Client Rights-Information: Client personal rights and House Rules are posted. Per Facility Administrator, facility provides wi-fi services to all clients which clients utilize through their personal cell phone.

Client Records-Incident Reports: LPA reviewed Client files for C1 through C4. Client files are maintained at the facility and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, Physician's Report (including T.B and Ambulatory Status), Consent For Medical Treatment, Appraisal Needs and Services Plan, Functional Capabilities Assessment, Mental Health Intake Assessment, Client Cash Resources, Special Incident Reports, Client Personal Property and Clients Personal Rights.

Food Service: The facility has sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable items. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator which is clean and well-maintained. There are no clients with special diets residing at this facility. Kitchen is kept clean and free from rodents and other bugs/ insects. Plates, cups and utensils are kept cleaned and stored properly.

Health Related Services: The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. LPA reviewed medication for C1 through C4. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. Medications are administered as prescribed by the Physician. Medications are bubble packed and delivered monthly.

Incidental Medical Services: Per Facility Administrator, there are no clients at this home with incidental medical services nor any client that has a restricted health condition.

Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan readily accessible.

Emergency Intervention : Not-Applicable.

No deficiencies noted. Exit interview and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Evadney Dacosta.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Wei Siew Ho	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3969
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3973
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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