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25 | Licensing Program Analyst Bertozzi arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required inspection and met with Caregiver, Marylis Gachu. Licensee/Administrator, Darian Hall was unable to come to the facility but was available by phone and gave permission for caregiver to sign report.
LPA initiated a tour of the facility around 9:00 am and observed the following: Upon arrival, LPA noticed a smell that was identified as coming from below the kitchen sink. LPA observed water damage which was most likely causing the smell. Licensee immediately contacted their maintenance person who came to facility to assess. Per conversation with Licensee, they will begin making repairs today. Facility was a comfortable temperature and passageways were free from obstructions though there are areas outside that have some debris. There was one client at home during inspection and two were at day program. Water temperature in sink used by clients measured at 118 degrees F which is within allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Cabinet containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were inaccessible to clients in care. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods. Medications were centrally stored and locked.
Fire extinguisher is charged but has not been serviced within the last year. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operational during this inspection.
Due to Administrator being unavailable, LPA was unable to complete inspection and will return.
Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. |