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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336412353
Report Date: 10/24/2022
Date Signed: 10/24/2022 11:00:59 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/24/2022 11:00 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
FACILITY NAME:BENSON HOUSE, INC #12FACILITY NUMBER:
336412353
ADMINISTRATOR:AURORA ARZATEFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:44840 SAN BENITOTELEPHONE:
(760) 346-5409
CITY:PALM DESERTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92260
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 4DATE:
10/24/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Vanessa Velez, Assist. AdministratorTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection with an emphasis on infection control. LPA arrived at 10:15 AM, LPA was met by Assistant Administrator Vanessa Velez and explained the purpose of the visit. Present in the facility during time of visit were three (3) staff as well as four (4) residents that are currently at Day Program, Marissa Anguiano, another Administrator arrived at the end of the inspection. There are currently no cases of COVID-19 within the facility.

During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures. LPA observed sufficient signage throughout the facility, sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning and disinfecting provisions, and proper use of face coverings. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, additional PPE supplies need to be maintained at the facility, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the proper use and disposal of PPE and overall infection control. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing guidelines for when and how long to test staff and residents for COVID-19, when and how to isolate/quarantine residents, and when to schedule cleaning and disinfection times of high traffic and frequently touched areas. The facility maintains a plan to monitor resident(s) regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the resident(s) physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.

Based on the observations made during today’s visit, one (1) Technical Assistance, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview to review this report was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jazmond D Harris
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yolanda Delgado
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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