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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA met with DSP Eleonor Lopez and explained the purpose of the visit. Assistant Administrator Jasmin Tomines arrived shortly after. There are four (4) ambulatory developmentally disabled clients in the home. The facility is licensed as a level 4i Adult Residential Facility (ARF) vendored by Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center.
The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were observed and reviewed: Infection Control, Physical Plant/Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, Client Rights/Information, Client Records/Incident Reports, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incident Medical and Dental, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention.
Infection Control:
- Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. There is a visitor screening station at the entrance of the facility. Each client room is designated as a COVID-19 isolation room if needed. An Infection Control Plan and COVID-19 Mitigation Plan was reviewed.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety:
- The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood that is licensed for four (4) ambulatory clients. It consists of 3 client bedrooms, living room/dining room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, backyard patio area, and attached garage.
- The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operational. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguisher. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to clients.
- Water temperature readings measured between the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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