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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198601938
Report Date: 02/09/2024
Date Signed: 02/09/2024 02:26:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/09/2024 02:26 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHTER OUTLOOK IIFACILITY NUMBER:
198601938
ADMINISTRATOR:WENDY DE LEONFACILITY TYPE:
775
ADDRESS:2112 E. GLADWICK STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 631-6360
CITY:RANCHO DOMINGUEZSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90220
CAPACITY: 90CENSUS: 49DATE:
02/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:07 PM
MET WITH:Wendy De LeonTIME COMPLETED:
02:50 PM
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On 02/09/24, at 12:07pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perry Scott conducted an unannounced visit to Brighter Outlook II. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the required annual inspection, using the new Care Tool. LPA was met by Wendy De Leon, Administrator, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 90 non-ambulatory clients aged 18 and over. Currently, the facility has (49) non-ambulatory consumers. The facilities’ annual fees are current as of 02/09/2024.

The facility is a single-story commercial structure located in a business area. The Adult Day Program consists of the following: Lobby, Executive and Administrative Offices, Nurse Station, six (6) bathrooms, Activity Room, Laundry Room, Changing Station, Staff/Lunchroom, Computer room, and Storage Room.

LPA conducted a records review of (5) consumer records, (4) staff records, and reviewed the facility disaster plan. All client & staff records were complete. The facility disaster plan was current and in compliance with Title 22 at the time of the visit. LPA reviewed Client Medication Administration Records and did not observe any discrepancies at the time of visit.

LPA and the Administrator toured the physical plant:

Activity Room: Furniture, tables and chairs are in good repair. LPA observed leisure activities including games, arts and crafts, music, books, and mat activities. LPA observed the nurse’s station, and all medications were locked and stored securely.

Kitchen: All knives/sharp objects were locked and inaccessible to consumers in care. LPA observed the refrigerator, microwave, and counter tops were clean. The day program does not provide lunch however, snacks are available to consumers. The water temperature measured 114.9 degrees Fahrenheit.

Report continued on LIC-809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Janae Hammond
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perry Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/09/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO ASC, 400 CONTINENTAL BLVD, STE 340
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHTER OUTLOOK II
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601938
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2024
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Consumer Bathrooms: LPA observed the restrooms and found them to be clean and operational. Hot water temperature tested within normal limits at 115.9 degrees Fahrenheit.

Laundry Room: Toxins were locked and inaccessible to consumers in care, both washer and dryer were working and in good repair.

Changing Room: Curtains for privacy, tables and hygiene supplies were observed.

There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. Adequate lighting provided, adequate storage for client’s personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations. Toilets and water faucets worked properly. A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. The facility has posted current activity schedules, and each instructor develops and follows specific monthly lesson plans. Emergency disaster plan, and all other mandated inspection control posters were posted. All rooms are adequately equipped and furnished to conduct all daily activities.

LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to clients. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked, first aid kit was checked and fully stocked. The fire extinguishers were charged and last inspected on 01/17/2024. Smoke/ Carbon Monoxide detectors were operable. The last fire/emergency drill was conducted on 01/26/2024.

During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. LPA observed that sanitizing stations were in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed that the facility had the required postings, posted throughout the facility. LPA further observed the facility to have a 90-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

LPA advised the administrator to continuously monitor the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website and Community Care Licensing (www.cdss.ca.gov) for Provider Informational Notices (PIN) and for any updates relating to COVID-19 guidance and other related issues.

During today’s visit there were no deficiencies observed.

An exit interview was held. A copy of the report was provided to Wendy De Leon, Administrator.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Janae Hammond
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Perry Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2024
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