Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wong conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA met with Administrator Michelle Gozon Puno and explained the reason of the visit and also assisted LPA with the visit. The facility is approved for serve Developmentally Disabled Adults AGE RANGE 18 THROUGH 59. Ambulatory only. The facility is vendored by East Los Angeles Regional Center.

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

1. Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. The facility still encourages hand washing and temperature check for clients and staff. The facility has an Infection Control Plan and COVID-19 mitigation plan in place.

2. Physical Plant and Environmental: The facility is a single story house and located in a residential neighborhood area, The facility includes: Living room, dining area, kitchen, four clients bedrooms, two clients bathrooms, staff break room, storage room and a detached garage. Bedroom#1 and #2 has one bed, one chair, one night stand, one drawer, required beddings and furniture and sufficient lighting and closet space. Bedroom#3 and #4 has two beds, two night stands, two drawers, required beddings and furniture and sufficient lighting and closet space. The two client bathrooms are clean, sanitary and in a good working condition. The hot water temperature in both clients bathrooms were tested between 108.3 and 113.9 degrees F. All the appliances in the kitchen are working properly.