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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required-1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA was met by Gema Pinto De Garcia, Direct Support Professional I & II (DSP I & II) and explained the purpose of the visit. At 10:00am, Monique Jordan, Administrator arrived and assisted LPA with the inspection. The facility is licensed to care for (6) Developmentally Disabled Adults ages 18 through 59, ambulatory only. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were maintained. The facility has submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and Infection Control Plan. Staff clean and disinfect surfaces in the common areas on a regular basis. Staff are trained in the proper use of all required PPEs. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a 2 story home located in a residential neighborhood, contains a total of (3) client bedrooms, (2) full bathrooms, office/storage supplies room, a living room, activity area next to the dining area, kitchen, breakfast nook, game room upstairs, basement, backyard, and detached garage. Currently, there are (6) clients living in the facility. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Client bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Bathrooms contained hygiene supplies including liquid soap and toilet paper. Kitchen was inspected and LPA observed that one of the kitchen drawer door was broken. The door through the basement did not have a secured lock. And the glass panel on the game room door upstairs is broken. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Backyard was inspected and area provides outdoor furniture, however, there was no patio umbrella or any type of shade provided. Kitchen knives, sharps objects, cleaning supplies, and toxic substances are locked in the cabinet downstairs and inaccessible to clients. LPA observed disinfectants and cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet in the upstairs bathroom. There are (2) fire extinguishers observed to be fully charged and was last serviced on 7/21/2023. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Facility does not have a video camera monitor system. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. At 9:35am, hot water supply measured at 110.6 deg F in bathroom #1 and 109.6 deg F in bathroom #2.
Operational Requirements: A current Plan of Operation was reviewed. The Infection Control Plan has been added to the Plan. A fire clearance is in place. Liability Insurance policy is valid and will expire on 10/17/2024. Surety Bond Insurance with bond amount of $5000 is valid and will expire on 12/01/2024. Last Fire Drill was conducted on 03/21/2024 and according to the Administrator, emergency drills are conducted on a quarterly basis. *****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C**** |