Facility Evaluation Report

On November 13, 2024 at approximately 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Merakey-Inspirations for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Program Manager, Lisa Hesla, and was granted access into the facility. Upon reviewing Guardian Background Clearances, LPA observed that 1 out of 5 caregivers do not have a background clearance on file (See LIC 809D and LIC 421 BG).

LPA and the Program Director toured the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. LPA observed a main area where clients do activities, conference room, changing room, supply room, locked toxins room where toxins are stored and isolation room. Clients were observed watching a movie. 3 of 3 Fire Extinguisher were found to be last charged on July 2023 at the time of the inspection (See LIC 9102-Technical Violation). Administrator reported that the fire extinguishers were not punched in on the year of 2024 by the Inspector and will follow up with the inspector. All smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors sound directly to the Local Fire Jurisdiction. Water temperature was tested and found to be at 107 degrees within an acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees. Clients bring their own lunches and the facility puts the lunches in plates to serve to the clients in care. Facility has snacks available for clients in care. 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 found that to be appropriate during the inspection. Infection Control Plan is currently being updated (See LIC 91902-Technical Violation) and will be sent once completed. Emergency Disaster Drill was conducted in August 2024. (Report continued on LIC 809C)