Facility Evaluation Report, 08/04/2023 — Day Training Activity Center, Downey CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted an Annual/Required visit. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emilio Sosa and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 58 Ambulatory and 7 Non-Ambulatory developmentally disabled adults ages 18 and above.

The facility is located in an industrial area in Downey Ca. There are 4 activity rooms, 1 computer room, 2 storage rooms, 5 offices, 1 women's restroom with 3 stalls, 1 men's restroom with 2 urinals and 2 stalls, 2 staff restrooms, staff lounge area and reception area.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene while assisting clients’. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant and Environmental Safety: There are carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms that are in compliance and operable. Facility is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that could possibly pose danger to clients are centrally stored in locked cabinets and locked storage rooms.

Operational Requirements: Facility maintains an approved fire clearance. Staff are knowledgeable on reporting requirements of abuse.

Staffing: There seems to be sufficient staffing in facility during hours of operation.

Personnel Records-Training: Staff have proper criminal clearance, ongoing training and health screening on file. Administrator has all needed training and certificates on file. Personnel files are kept locked in a secure location within the facility.

Client Records-Incident Reports: Client files are kept in a secured location and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, current Physician's Report, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan.