Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elena Mallett conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the Annual Inspection. LPA met with Program Director Angelica Real and the purpose for the visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 30 developmentally disabled adults age 18 and over of which 25 may be non-ambulatory.

This is a single- story facility located in Norwalk, CA. A tour of the facility includes: Dining room, living room, two workrooms, one conference room, computer lab, refreshing room, kitchen, storage room ,one Private Restroom, one Restroom with stalls and two sinks.

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

Infection Control: Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and maintain the required Infection Control Plan. Staff are disinfecting reguarlay and practicing hand hygiene.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is clean and sanitary. The facility hallways and walkways were clear and free of obstruction and debris. Smoke detectors were observed and operable. A carbon monoxide detector was not present. A deficiency was cited. See 809-D. There was a fully charged fire extinguisher present. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility restrooms and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, poisons and hazardous items are stored in a secured/locked storage closet and inaccessible to clients. Clients are provided with a water container that is readily available. There is a closet for clients to store their belongings. There was no outdoor activity area. Clients participate in activities in the community such as volunteering at Good will and a local church and going to shops and movies in the area. There are table top games, computers ,exercise and music videos for clients to use at the center. Clients utilize the kitchen for cooking activities