Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility with focus on the infection control domain, medication and food review. LPA Mora met with Administrator Marc Sweet and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 4 ambulatory only clients in the age range of 18 through 59. There are currently 4 ambulatory clients serviced by South Central Los Angeles Regional Center.

The facility is in a residential area and it is a one story family home. A tour of the single-story facility included the living room, kitchen, dining area, 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry area, front yard, backyard, and detached garage.

LPA Mora conducted the tour with Marc Sweet and observed the following: sufficient food supplies for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables were observed in the kitchen. Sharps were observed locked in the medication closet. Chemical and cleaning solutions are kept locked under the kitchen sink. The First Aid kit is kept locked in a kitchen cabinet and it is fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. Clean towels and extra clean linen were observed in each bedroom. Dining and living room have sufficient lighting and sitting area. Medications are kept locked in the medication closet in the hallway. Client and staff files are kept in the medication closet. All bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. All bathrooms were observed with shower mats. The water temperature was tested in both bathrooms and measured at 109.4 degrees F and 114.8 degrees F, which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. A fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen and it is fully charged. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and in each room and were operable during the visit. There is a carbon monoxide in the hallway and was operable during the visit. The front yard and backyard are clean. There is a shaded area with seating in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.