Facility Evaluation Report

On January 14, 2025 at approximately 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Farhaan Sarangi and Kayla Adkison arrived unannounced at Arc of Butte County, The for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPAs ware greeted at the door by Administrators, Shelly Stephens and Sarah Silva. A random sample of clients were interviewed during the Required 1 year inspection.

LPAs and the Administrators toured the facility. LPAs observed the facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. LPAs observed a main area where clients do activities, an back room area, isolation room, lockers for clients in care, toxin locker where toxins are stored and an isolation room. LPAs observed an shaded outdoor activity space. Fire Extinguishers were found to be last charged on September 2024 at the time of the inspection. All smoke detectors sound directly to the local fire jurisdiction. Carbon Monoxide Detector were tested and found to be operational. 1 of 1 bathroom water temperature was tested and measured at 105 degrees and is within regulation of 105-120 degrees. Facility does not prepare food for clients as clients bring their own lunches. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Cleaning products and other toxins are locked and inaccessible to clients in care. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients and/or staff. All bathrooms designated for clients in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap. LPA advised facility to contact County Public Health and Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms of COVID-19 or other infectious diseases are present in the facility. LPA reviewed the Emergency Disaster Plan and the Infection Control Plan and found those documents to be appropriate during the inspection. Infection Control Plan will be updated and sent to CCL. Emergency Disaster Drill was conducted in last December 2024.