Facility Evaluation Report, 09/23/2023 — Vram Adult Family Home, Monterey Park CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Aura Lauretta (Licensee) and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 4 developmentally disabled adults ages 18 to 59 years old.

The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, den, laundry area, 2 client bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 1 client bathroom, 1 staff bathroom, detached garage, front yard, backyard and 2 locked tool sheds.

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’ medications. Staff are still cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured the facility and the following was observed: bathrooms are clean and operational. Clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available to clients in care. The hot water temperature was tested in client bathroom; the sink did not produce hot water and was below the required range of 105-120 degrees F, the shower water temperature measured 133.5 degrees F which is outside of the required range, details will be cited on the 809-D. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are stored in a secured/locked area and inaccessible to clients. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance.

Operational Requirements: The facility has a Plan of Operation on file and conduct their fire/earthquake drills quarterly with the last drill conducted on 7/20/23.