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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced required annual visit today. LPA met with Concepcion Pacania, Lead Direct Support Professional, and the reason for the visit was explained. Marilyn Acabal, Administrator, was informed about today’s visit telephonically but was unable to attend due to prior engagements. Concepcion Pacania, continued to facilitate today’s visit.
The facility is licensed to serve (6) adults, and Room #4 is approved for (2) non-ambulatory. The facility is operating within the scope of its license. Clients in care are provided services through the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. The single-story home is in a residential area of Temple City. The home consists of living and dining area, kitchen, (2) full bathrooms, (2) staff rooms, (3) shared resident bedrooms, attached garage, front and backyard.
During today's visit, the following was observed:
The facility is clean inside and out. All passageways, walkways, exits and ramps are free of debris and obstructions. There are no pools or large bodies of water. Living and dining area has sufficient seating for residents, and the furniture is in good repair. Kitchen was observed clean and refrigerator, range and small appliances are operable and in good repair. There is sufficient food for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables. Cleaning supplies, sharps and medications are kept locked in kitchen cabinets. Three (3) resident bedrooms were observed and have sufficient lighting, the required furniture, and bedding supplies. Bedroom #4 has a bed with a half rail which is used by client #5; however, interview with staff indicated that there is no physician order in place for the half bed rail. The (2) bathrooms were inspected and were clean and sanitary. Bathrooms have grab bars and anti-skid mats. Water temperature was tested in each bathroom and measured 116.7 and 119.3 degrees F., which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and found to be operating appropriately. The facility is equipped with two fire extinguishers, and both are kept charged and readily available for use.
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