| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:48AM. This annual had a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures. The LPA met with staff Glicera (Noemi) Esleta and discussed the reason for the visit. Licensee Julia Espena and Administrator Louisa Mae Cervantes arrived at the facility at 10:43AM.
The facility is vendorized by Tri-Counties Regional Center as a Level III home. The LPA, along with facility staff Noemi, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed:
COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and good condition. At the time of the visit, living room, dining room, and den furniture was observed to be in good condition. A fireplace was observed and was adequately screened. The LPA observed the required postings in the common area.
The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. Gates were observed to be closed and latched, not locked. Garage was observed unlocked, however, the garage contained separate locked cabinets for chemical storage and laundry supplies as well as emergency food/water supply and storage.
KITCHEN: Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. All knives were observed to be locked in a kitchen drawer.
Fire extinguisher is fully charged, but was purchased on 03/23/2019. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 10:22AM and were operational at the time of the visit.
BEDROOMS: The LPA observed the client bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Report Continued on LIC 809-C
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