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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kruz Long and Ashley Calderon conducted a site visit for the annual inspection. Upon arriving at the facility LPAs met with Lellanie De Guzman (Direct Support Professional) and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve developmentally disabled adults 18 to 59 years old, ambulatory only.
The facility is located in a residential area. A tour of the single-story facility includes: Living room, dining area, 4 clients bedrooms, 1 staff room, storage room, 3 bathrooms and a detached garage/storage.
During today’s visit, LPAs observed the following: Licensee is not operating beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity. All clients are protected against hazards. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. There are no pools or large bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms on the premises and other dangerous weapons such as knives are locked in the kitchen cabinet. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons are locked in the storage room inaccessible to clients. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained. Lamps or lights in all rooms to ensure the comfort and safety were observed. Hot water temperature measured at 109.3 degrees F in bathroom #1. All toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities is safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Hygiene products are readily available. All foods are selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. Nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days were observed. Freezers and refrigerators are clean, and maintain temperatures. Sufficient staff as necessary to ensure provision of care and supervision to meet client needs were observed. A plan to ensure that clients receive assistance in meeting their medical and dental needs were observed. All staff have a criminal record clearance. Initial Needs and Services Plan is updated. Each client record contains the Needs and Service Plan and a Mental Health Intake Assessment. Staff responsible for direct care and supervision have current first aid. Clients list of their Personal Rights were observed. LPAs were allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. The administrator is on the premises a sufficient number of hours necessary to adequately administer the facility in compliance with applicable law and regulation. All medications are labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and State and Federal law. Medications are safe, locked and inaccessible.
No deficiencies were observed during today's visit.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Lellanie De Guzman. |