Facility Evaluation Report

On 08/22/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required Annual Inspection Visit. LPA was greeted by Administrator, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. Administrator provided a tour of the facility inside and out.

LPA observed 6 classrooms and 7 work groups at the time of visit. Classrooms were observed to have 6 clients to 1 staff. Facility was observed to be from any passageway obstruction / fire hazards. Facility temperature was 76 degrees F. Bathrooms were toured and observed to clean and free from odor, have operational lights, running water. Trash cans with tight fighting lids and hand washing postings were observed.

Clients bring their own lunches to program and are stored with their personal belongings in classrooms. Facility has a food program through USDA that provides breakfast, snacks and lunch. There is also a snack bar/store available for clients to purchase their own food,

Facility does disperse medications. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication room located in the hall of the coordinator's offices. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in the janitor's closet. There is one client with a Restricted Health conditions in the facility. The client is able to disperse their own medication which is stored in the fridge in the medication room. First aid kit was observed and contained all required items.

Smoker detectors were observed to be hard wired. Fire Extinguishers were observed throughout the facility with a service date of 03/31/23. The exterior tour of facility’s activities area was conducted and found to be free from debris. A covered outdoor seating area was observed for client’s in care.