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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required 1-yr visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA was met by Nelia Pascual, Direct Care Staff and explained the purpose of the visit. At 11:00am, Flerida Resurreccion, Administrator arrived and assisted LPA with the inspection. The facility is licensed to care for (4) Developmentally Disabled Adults, ages 18 through 59, ambulatory only. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by Harbor 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 observed. There is a visitor sign-in station located at the entrance on the the side front door. The staff are not wearing masks and stated that disposable gloves are used to clean and disinfect the high touched surfaces in the common areas. Staff also stated they use gloves when handling food and assisting with medication. Facility still has COVID-19 signage posted on the entrance door and wall. Bathrooms have hand washing signs, soap and paper towels. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements.
Operational Requirements: A current Plan of Operation was reviewed. The Infection Control Plan has been added to the Plan. A fire clearance for four (4) ambulatory clients is in place. Liability Insurance policy in the amount of $1,000,000.00 each occurrence and $3,000,000.00 in the total annual aggregate is valid and will expire on 03/14/2024. Surety Bond (Summa Insurance Services) is in effect and in force with bond amount of $2000. The insurance will expire on 01/11/2026. Last Fire Drill was conducted on 01/05/2024.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single storey home located in a residential neighborhood, contains four (4) client bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, two (2) full bathrooms, a family/activity room, a living room, kitchen, dining area, office area, backyard with a swimming pool, detached garage and ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit) in the rear of the property. Currently, there are four (4) clients living in the facility. Facility is Level 4I. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Client bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, night stand, light, chair and sufficient closet space. Bathrooms have non-skid materials and contained hygiene supplies including liquid soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. Exit doors are free of any obstruction. Backyard was inspected and there were no debris or any obstructions. LPA observed an additional bedroom in the garage that is being used by a staff and the alteration was not reflected on the facility sketch. There is an in ground pool with built in fence and safety gate that was locked and inaccessible to clients. Kitchen knives, sharps objects, cleaning supplies and toxic substances are locked and inaccessible to clients. There is one (1) fire extinguisher observed mounted on the wall in the dining/kitchen area to be fully charged and was last serviced on 03/30/2023. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide were tested and operable. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. At 10:30am, LPA checked the hot water supply and measured at 111.7 deg F in bathroom #1 and 113.9 deg F in bathroom #2. *****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C*****
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