Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 10:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Program Director Wes Patterson and toured the facility. This Day Program operates Monday -Friday. There were 32 Clients present at the time of this inspection. The facility consists of offices, two large activity rooms, a quiet room, changing area, a kitchen, and four bathrooms. LPA observed the facility was a comfortable temperature and found all exits and walkways to be unobstructed. The facility grounds were also kept clean and without hazards. Clients bring lunches. Snacks are available for clients. There is a cooking class offered to clients approximately seven times a month.

Toxins are centrally stored in a locked closet in a hallway of the facility. Water temperature measured within regulation between 105 and 120 degrees at faucets accessible to clients. Client money is not handled by facility. Day Program staff do not handle client medications. There are arts and craft activities for clients to enjoy and several paper shredding machines. The paper shredding area was clean and orderly. Clients receive training prior to working. At approximately 11:30AM, LPA reviewed 6 client files. 4 of 6 records did not contain current care assessments. 2 of 6 records did not contain a medical assessment. Staff records were found to be current, including staff first aid and CPR training verification. Disaster drills are conducted monthly.

Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

This report was reviewed with Wes Patterson and Appeal rights were given.