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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 425801995
Report Date: 10/20/2022
Date Signed: 10/20/2022 03:14:08 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 10/20/2022 03:14 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
WOODLAND HILLS NORTH, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364



FACILITY NAME:ALEXANDER GARDENSFACILITY NUMBER:
425801995
ADMINISTRATOR:LEICHTER, MITCHELLFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:2120 SANTA BARBARA STTELEPHONE:
(805) 682-9644
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93105
CAPACITY:36CENSUS: 25DATE:
10/20/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Karen Dacome, Associate Executive Director TIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cortez conducted an on-site 1-year infection control annual visit to the facility above on 10/20/2022 around 2:00 PM. LPA met with Associate Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA then took a physical plant tour of the facility with Associate Executive Director. The facility has an entry point at the front door where everyone entering completes sign-in, symptom questionnaire and temperature screening on all staff and visitors wanting to come into the facility. The entry station has hand sanitizer along with a thermometer. The staff screen residents for symptoms and temperature at least once a day and documentation is kept on file. Increased monitoring is conducted if any change of condition is noted or any residents are showing any signs, symptoms, or a temperature. Signs are posted on the front door, entry area regarding Covid-19. Staff makes sure residents have a mask when leaving the facility on outings into the community. All staff wear face coverings in the facility and when on outings with residents. Facility has areas for visiting inside and outside. The facility also offers virtual and telephone communications to all residents in care. Staff, residents, and visitors are informed of the facilities infection control policies. New residents and staff will be tested, and negative results received before working or residing in the facility. The facility has procedures and plans for screening, isolation, testing, when to call 911 and notifying all responsible parties and agencies when needed.

Licensed Vocational Nurse(LVN), Corinne Satterthwaite, is in charge of infection control and provides training and education to staff, residents and visitors.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kelly BurleyTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0413
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diego CortezTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0400
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/20/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
WOODLAND HILLS NORTH, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: ALEXANDER GARDENS
FACILITY NUMBER: 425801995
VISIT DATE: 10/20/2022
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Staff will use full PPE with N95 masks and face shields when around with any pending or confirmed cases of Covid-19. Facility is able to dedicate a single room for residents so isolation can be arranged when and if needed. The facility currently has their 25 residents in individual rooms. The facility contains a living room, a dining area, a hallway library, sitting areas on the patios, gardening beds, ramps with non-skid surfaces, open patios, and private sitting areas. Restrooms are disinfected and wiped down daily. Precautionary Droplet signs will be posted on any room with quarantine or isolated individuals. PPE supplies will be located right outside those rooms when required. Facility has a 30-day supply of PPE on hand. Facility has plans for delivering medications and meals to any quarantined/isolation resident rooms. Facility Administrator has a plan in place for when and whom to notify in an outbreak or other emergencies. LVN will keep a line list of all vaccinated and tested staff/residents in care with dates/results. Facility has conducted training on infection prevention, symptoms, transmission, and PPE use. Facility has non-punitive sick leave polices for staff. Sick staff are requested to stay home and not report to work if ill. Residents’ medication is delivered in 30-day supplies to the facility. The facility ensures proper cleaning is done on frequently touched surfaces and between any individuals sharing of space or items. Sinks were well stocked with soap, paper towels and hand washing signs. Staff and resident records are kept in locked cabinets. Facility does realize guidance changes and the most up to date guidance from CCL-PINS, CDC, CDPH, and local health departments should be followed to remain in compliance. Administrator Certificate is valid. Fire extinguishers were charged and inspected annually. The facility has hardwired smoke detectors thorough the facility and battery operated and carbon monoxide detectors in multiple locations.

At approximately 2:55 PM, LPA reviewed Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Licensing Information System (LIS), Facility Personnel and facility staff roster and determined that all staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility


All infection control protocols are implemented and are being followed.

Exit interview completed and copy of report emailed to Director and Administrator
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kelly BurleyTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0413
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diego CortezTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0400
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/20/2022
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