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25 | At approximately 9:40AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stevenson conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr inspection for this facility and met with Program Director, Gabby Echevarria. The facility currently provides care for 40 clients, 37 of which were at the facility at the time of visit.
At approximately 10:15AM LPA continued with a tour of the facility with Director; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire extinguishers were found to be last charged March 12, 2024 and are expected to be re-inspected this month. Carbon monoxide detector located in main common area was tested and found to be in working order.
LPA was informed that an outside agency will conduct an annual fire inspection later in this month on March 12th, 2025. Facets available to clients in care were found to be within 105 to 120F. Staff sink behind locked door was found to be 98F degrees and technical advisory given to ensure staff water heater is inspected and ensured to be working properly.
Clients were observed to be engaged in various group activities including, large group discussion, arts & crafts, puzzles, karaoke, beading, painting, bingo with prizes, computers, piano, air hockey, big screen TVs,one-on-one classes and other options to choose during program hours. During the visit, several clients were on public outings with staff. Staffing was found to be sufficient. Clients observed to have positive relationship with staff continuously engaging and participating with clients. LPA was informed that clients currently provide their own meals with snacks provided throughout the day. Facility primarily holds outdoor activities during outings and also has a large outdoor parking lot area located in the rear of the building for client use. Toxins, cleaning supplies and other potentially dangerous items are stored in a designated cleaning supply closet inaccessible to clients. All other storage closets and containers holding items that could potentially be a danger to clients if accessible were all found to be locked and secured.
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