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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility using the CARE Tool. LPA Mora met with Nathalia Vazquez (Administrator) and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 4 ambulatory developmentally disabled adult clients in the age range of 18-59 years only. The facility is operating within the scope of its license.
A tour of the single-story facility included the living room, kitchen, dining area, family room, 4 client bedrooms, office area, 2 bathrooms, front yard, backyard, and attached garage. During the tour the following was observed: sufficient food supplies for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. Chemical and cleaning solutions are kept locked in a closet near dining area. The First Aid kit is kept in the office area and it is fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. Clean towels and extra clean linen were observed in the hallway closets. Dining and living room have sufficient lighting and sitting area. Medications are kept locked in the office area. Client files are kept in the office area. Staff files are kept at a nearby corporate office and are immediately available upon request. All bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. All bathrooms were observed with shower mats. The water temperature was tested in all bathrooms and measured at 113.1 degrees F and 115.1 degrees F, which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. There is a fire extinguisher in the hallway and it is fully charged. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and in each room and were operable during the visit. A carbon monoxide was observed in the dining area and was operable during the visit. The front yard and backyard are clean. There is a shaded area with seating in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.
LPA reviewed medication for all 4 clients and observed that medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. LPA reviewed files for all 4 clients and 5 staff. LPA reviewed P&I funds for all 4 clients with Administrator present. LPA interviewed 1 client and 1 staff. The 3 other clients were at their day program during this visit.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided. |