Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elena Mallett arrived at the facility for an unannounced Annual Visit and met with Assistant Administrator Marhona Amado and the purpose of the visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve four developmentally disabled adults between the ages of 18 through 59. One may be non-ambulatory. The clients are served by Harbor Regional Center.

The facility is a single-story home, located in the residential area of Cerritos. The facility consists of a living room, dining area, family room, four (4) client bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom (2) bathrooms, a kitchen,living /TV room, detached garage, and an outdoor shaded area with seating in the front yard.

LPA completed the visit using Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tools (CARE) . The following domains were completed during the visit:

Infection Control: Facility has an Infection Control Plan in place. Plan follows title 22 regulations. Staff has PPE supplies and are cleaning and disinfecting daily and practicing hand hygiene.

Physical Plant and Environmental Safety: Physical plant was clean and sanitary and free from debris and obstruction. Hot water temperature was measured in both client restrooms at 113 and 114 F which is within Title 22 regulations of 105F-120 F. Fire and CO2 detectors were tested and operational but room 3 had an incomplete smoke detector. A deficiency was cited. See 809D. A fully charged fire extinguisher was observed. Sharps ,poisons and toxins are in locked areas but a cleaning product was observed in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to clients. A deficiency was cited. See 809-D. Required furniture and lighting was observed in each client bedroom Kitchen contained 2 days perishable and 7 day non-perishable food. Appliances were observed to be functional to store and prepare food. Food was stored separate from pesticides and toxins. The backyard was free from obstruction and debris and shaded patio furniture was observed in front yard.