Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA met with Vincent Lauretta, administrator and explained the reason of the visit. The facility is approved for serve Developmentally Disabled Adults, four (4) ambulatory clients. The facility is licensed as a level 2 home 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, still checking client temperature twice a day and staff disinfected the facility every shift. The facility has an Infection Control Plan and COVID-19 mitigation plan in place.

2. Physical Environmental and Safety: The facility is a single story house and located on residential neighborhood area. The facility includes living room #1, kitchen, dining area, den/staff office/client's activity room, two client shared bedrooms and 1 client bathrooms, laundry room and a detached garage. required furniture and bedding and sufficient lighting and closet space. The client bathroom is clean, sanitary and in a good working condition. The hot water was tested between 100.0 – 136.7 degrees F which are not within the Title 22 regulation. The appliances in the living room and kitchen are working well. The knives and sharp utensils are stored and locked in the cabinet behind the washer and dryer.