Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Konishi conducted an unannounced visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool to evaluate the facility. LPA Konishi met with Administrator Archimedes Lopez and explained the purpose for the visit.

The facility is licensed to serve a total of four (4) non ambulatory developmentally disabled adults between the ages of 18-59, one (1) can be bedridden. This facility is approved for one (1) hospice waiver. Currently, there are three (3) clients in placement, there are no clients who have a restricted health care condition. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by Harbor Regional Regional Center and East Los Angeles Regional Center.

The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were observed and reviewed: Infection Control, Physical Plant/Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, Client Rights/Information, Client Records/Incident Reports, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incident Medical Services, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention.

During the visit LPA observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies, has an Infection Control Plan. Facility has COVID-19 signage posted throughout the facility. Bathrooms have hand washing signs, soap, and paper towels. Facility Administrator is adhering to infection control requirements.