Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit focusing on COVID-19 Infection Control Practices. LPA met with DSP staff Teresa Cruz and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee Susan Martinez arrived shortly after. There are currently five (5 ambulatory developmentally disabled clients ages of 18 through 59 serviced by Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC).The facility is a single story home located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, outdoor patio, and detached garage. The last fire/emergency drill was conducted on 12/31/2022. Administrator certificate expires 6/21/2023.
The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. The facility is equipped with a fire pull alarm system. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational.
COVID-19 Infection Control Practices and signs that promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing were observed in the entrance, common areas, hallways, bathrooms and client rooms. There is a screening station at the entrance of the facility to screen visitors.
Client bedroom #1 is designated as a COVID-19 isolation room if needed.
A posted Emergency Disaster Plan was observed.
Centrally stored medications/30-day supply of medications were observed.
Staff were observed wearing mask. Clients do not wear masks due to disability exemption.
The kitchen was inspected and has sufficient supply of 2 day perishable & 7 day non-perishable food.
Water temperature was within normal limits 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees C).
Facility has a 30-day+ supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
The facility submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and Infection Control Plan (ICP).
Room #2 is presently being used as a live-in staff room. A deficiency was cited.
Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Susan Martinez. A copy of the report & appeal rights were issued.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction