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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jessica Cho and William Vanega arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1 Year evaluation using the Care Inspection Tool. No staff and clients were present to grant LPAs entry. Administrator Halahan arrived at the facility approximately 11:55am after initiating phone contact.
The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood. Facility offers at a Service level 2 and is licensed to serve eight (8) ambulatory clients. The client census is seven and two staff were on duty.
LPAs along with Administrator Elizabeth Halahan conducted the tour of the physical plant. Facility consists of five client bedrooms and three client bathrooms. There is an additional private bedroom and bathroom for the live-in staff. LPAs observed the facility to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair. The common areas were inspected including the detached two car garage which is used as a storage. The clients' bedrooms were appropriately furnished. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, sufficient storage space for personal belongings were observed. Bathrooms were found to be in compliance, clean, and operational. The water temperature measured at 115.7, 114.6, and 113.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The indoor temperature was within a comfortable range. Toxins, disinfectants, sharps, and medications were secured and inaccessible. LPAs observed adequate supply of two day perishables and seven day non-perishable food. LPAs toured the outside grounds. LPAs observed the outdoor passageway free of obstruction. The exit gate was self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed sufficient seating and shading in the front yard. There is a storage box with beach supplies at the front of the property. Facility maintains a fire extinguisher which was mounted, charged, and serviced on October 1, 2024. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational. LPA observed the emergency disaster supplies including food/water in the medication closet located by the entry way. The first aid kit contains all necessary elements. Emergency evacuation drills are conducted evidenced by the emergency drill logs. A working facility telephone number, (714) 776-8582, remains available. |