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Facility Evaluation Report

Arc IV Development Center, El Centro03/27/2024Licence 134601955

Capacity85
Census22
Date signed03/27/2024 03:06:30 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carmen Lopez conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection. The program file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA Lopez identified herself, was granted entry by receptionist Maggie Bravo. LPA discussed the purpose of the visit with Sherri Gutierrez, Day Program Supervisor.

According to the Day Program's license, there may be a maximum of 85 clients all of whom may be ambulatory and 10 of whom may be non-ambulatory in at any given time at the program site. During today’s inspection, the facility’s current census is 22 clients attending the day program. There were 22 clients present at the facility site during the inspection.

LPA, accompanied by Day Program Supervisor Gutierrez, toured the interior and exterior of the program, and inspected each room. The program was clean, sanitary and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. The program had the required furnishing. Doors, windows, and toilets were in working order. Extra sets of linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, visitation, meetings, and activities.

The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and compliant, at 75 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients measured as follows: sink in restroom #1 delivered hot water at 118.9 degrees F; sink in restroom #2 delivered hot water at 136.8 degrees F; and hot water in restroom #3 delivered hot water at 105.1 degrees F.

The day program did have snacks available for clients if needed, but clients opt to bring food from home or purchase food while at program. Dining equipment and utensils were present, and all safely stored. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to clients. Medications were properly labeled, as required, and stored in locked cabinet, which LPA inspected. The facility-maintained medication logs which LPA reviewed.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction