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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Chico's Home for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Licensee, Cecilia Morales, and was granted access into the facility. All clients are currently at their respective Day Programs. A prospective staff member was background cleared, but not associated to the facility. LPA educated the Licensee regarding submitting for finger print transfers to this facility (See LIC 9102-Technical Violation).
LPA and Licensee toured the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. However, during the tour, LPA observed an additional room in the garage that housed staff members. LPA did not observe this room on the facility sketch (See LIC 9102-Technical Advisory). Licensee disclosed that the City approved of this. LPA requested to submit a new facility sketch so that the room in the garage can be Fire Cleared for staff members. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on December 2022 at the time of the inspection. All smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. Water temperature in clients bathroom measured at 105 degrees, within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Water temperature in the staff bathroom also measured at 116 degrees and is within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees. There was sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Medication Orders and Medications were reviewed during todays Required 1 year inspection. Cleaning products and other toxins are located in the laundry room that was locked and inaccessible to clients in care. There was a supply of Linens, cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. All bathrooms designated for clients in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap. Bathrooms in clients rooms have a towel and soap. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. A tour of all clients bedrooms were conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting and appropriate furnishing. (Report continued on LIC 809C) |