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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Marilyn Paguio (Administrator) and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 4 developmentally disabled adults ages 18 to 59 years old.
The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, pantry, laundry room, den, 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 staff room, attached garage, front yard, and backyard.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting clients’ medications. Staff are still cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: There are 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 staff room, living room, dining area, kitchen, pantry, laundry room, den, attached garage, front yard, and backyard. Bathrooms are clean and operational. Clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available and stored in a storage closet. The hot water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are stored in a secured/locked area and inaccessible to clients. The last Fire/Emergency Drill was conducted on 9/1/2023. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged. (Continued on 809-C) |