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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of
conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into facility by Lead Staff Corazon Demaclid. Assistant Administrator Martha Losoya arrived toward the end of the inspection.
The facility is a one-story home with four client bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, two staff rooms, office, backyard and attached 2-car garage. Facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. LPA noted five clients were away at day program. All client rooms had required elements, including bed, chair, closet space and ample lighting. Facility has extra linens for clients in the hallway closet. Restrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels and have hand washing postings. Hot water measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit and 119.8 degrees Fahrenheit in the bathrooms. LPA advised facility staff to maintain a water log since the hot water heater had to be adjusted during the inspection and the temperatures are close to the threshold. A technical assistance was issued. LPA observed facility has emergency food and water supply. LPA noted Fire Extinguishers were last serviced on 10/5/2023. LPA observed hazardous items such as knives, chemicals and cleaners to be locked up in cabinets in the kitchen and cabinets outside of the garage. Knives are locked up separate from toxic chemicals. Medication for each resident is kept locked in a closet in the office. The backyard has a shaded sitting/lounging area. Exit gate is unlocked. LPA observed exit gates to be unobstructed. LPA reviewed two of the four client files and three staff files. LPA also reviewed medication for two clients and P&I for all four clients. Based on record review, LPA was unable to determine if emergency disaster drills took place at the facility in 2023. A deficiency is being issued.
One deficiency and two technical assistances were issued based on today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the facility. |