Facility Evaluation Report

On 06/25/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Administrator, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Russ Sedam. Administrator Certificate #7001698735 Exp. 08/26/25.

LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed 2 main classrooms at the time of visit. This is a Behavioral Management program. LPA observed 13 out of 36 clients present at the time of visit, the rest of the clients were out in the community on outings. Facility was observed to be from any passageway obstruction / fire hazards. Facility temperature was 74 degrees F. Bathrooms were toured and observed to clean and free from odor, have operational lights, running water. Hand washing postings were observed.

Clients bring their own lunches to program and are stored in the refrigerator located in the Day Room. Clients also have the option to buy lunch in the community. There is a snack bar/store available for clients to purchase their own food. Clients have personal lockers available for their personal belongings located in the Day Room. An uncontaminated water source for drinking is available for all clients in care. Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in the supply closet. There are no clients with a Restricted Health conditions in the facility. First aid kit are located in the 1st classroom.Smoker detectors were observed to be hard wired. Fire Extinguishers were observed throughout the facility with a service date of 05/01/25.

A sample of client files were reviewed and observed to have Admission agreement, Needs and Service Plan, and annual Medical Assessment. A sample of staff files were also reviewed. Staff files were observed to have 8 hours of documented training and current First Aid/CPR certifications. Staff present at today’s visit were fingerprinted clear and associated to the facility. Emergency Disaster Drill logs were observed for all staff.

LPA requested the following updated annual forms: (LIC 308) Designation of Facility Responsibility, LIC9020 (Client Roster), (Personnel Summary (LIC500) , Emergency Disaster Plan/LIC 610D to be submitted to Fresno CCL by: 07/11/25: An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A copy of this report was discussed and provided at the time of visit. No deficiencies cited on today's visit.