Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Konishi conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Administrator, Rechele Green and explained the purpose for today’s visit, shortly after Program Director, Eileen Correos arrived to assist with visit. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) Ambulatory Only adults ages 18-59 years. The facility currently has four (4) clients that are serviced through Harbor Regional Center.

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

Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. The facility has an Infection Control Plan in place. Common area surfaces are being cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. Bathrooms have soap and paper towels. Staff are adhering to infection control requirements.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Norwalk, CA. A tour of the facility includes: four (4) client bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms (1 bath is in private client room), living room, dining area, kitchen, office area, detached garage with laundry, front yard and backyard. LPA toured facility, clients’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each client comfortably was available. LPA inspected clients’ rooms and each client bedroom has the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, nightstand, lamps, and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Extra towels, linens and blankets are in the hallway closet. 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. Hygiene products are readily available for clients.