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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a case management inspection to follow up on a recent email report to the Department regarding a fire in the facility van outside.
LPA met with Andrea Armstrong, Administrator and Kylie Whitaker, Health Services Director (HSD), and explained purpose of inspection. LPA observed a large Fire Department truck to be in the parking lot at the start of the inspection.
During today's inspection, LPA, Administrator and HSD discussed a fire that broke out, yesterday, 5/9/23, in the facility van that was parked outside in the facility parking lot.. LPA observed the fire-damaged vehicle to be parked in the parking lot. Administrator stated the Fire Department was at the facility yesterday to investigate the fire for potential arson, and she was informed that the fire didn't meet the criteria for arson, and the cause is unknown.
Administrator indicated the flame started at the back of the bus at approximately 2:00 am and the van will be removed once all follow up inspections have been completed. There were no residents or staff involved or near the vehicle. LPA took a photo of the damaged van.
Administrator stated that the van hadn't been used/moved since February 2023, and the facility is planning to obtain a rental van as a replacement.
LPA requested an incident report (LIC624) be submitted to the Department within (7) days of the occurrence.
There are no deficiencies issued in this report.
Exit interview. Copy of report provided to the facility. |