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32 | Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood and consists of: Four (4) client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, activity area, medication, dining area, garage with laundry washing and drying machine, and backyard with shaded area. All client rooms were inspected and LPA observed client beds and the bedding for each bed were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed for each client. Each client bedrooms include all required furniture: a bed, chair, lamps, dressers, and sufficient lighting and closet space. The client’s bathroom is clean, sanitary and in a good working condition. Walls and floors were in good repair. Fireplace is securely closed and inaccessible to clients. Clean towels and bed linens are kept in the hallway closet. Bathroom is clean and operational. Toilets and water faucets worked properly. Showers were free of mold/mildew, had adequate lighting, and there are sufficient toiletries that are accessible to clients. Grab bars observed in the bathroom. Bathroom water temperature was tested as follow: water temperature bathroom #1 tested at 107.6 degrees F and bedroom #2 tested at 101.3 degrees F which is not within the required 105-120 degrees F. Facility temperature was comfortable and cool. LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished with clear passageways inside and outside. All the sharp knives are locked in the kitchen cabinet and inaccessible to clients. Cleaning supplies are locked in the kitchen cabinet and inaccessible to clients. Carbon monoxide detectors were tested and in working condition. Fire extinguishers are in the kitchen and in the garage and both are fully charged and last inspected on 02/08/2024.
Staffing: There is sufficient staffing at the facility. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility.
Personnel Records-Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA reviewed staff files for Facility Administrator, and Staff #1 (S1) to Staff #3 (S3). Staff have current CPR/first aid training and sufficient on-going training that meets the annual requirement. Staff have their Health Screening and Tuberculosis Screening, Employee Rights, Personnel Record on file. Administrator Certificate is pending. Administrator has required AIDS/HIV & TB training on file.
Due to time constraints, LPA will return at a later date to complete 7 more CARE Tool domains. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during the visit are documented on the LIC809-D. Exit Interview conducted and a copy of the report with appeal rights were provided to the Administrator, Maria Gonzales. |