Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elena Mallett conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection of the facility. LPA met with Staff in Charge and the purpose of the visit was explained. Administrator Shiela Fabian was contacted by phone and joined the visit shortly after.

The facility is located in a residential neighborhood in Norwalk. The facility consists of a living room, dining room, recreation area, kitchen, 4 private client bedrooms,1 staff room , 2 bathrooms, laundry room and a detached garage. There is a front and backyard area.

LPA completed the visit using Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tools (CARE) . The following domains were completed during the visit

Infection Control: Infection Control Plan was reviewed by LPA. Plan follows title 22 regulations. Staff is cleaning and wiping down high touch areas daily.

Physical Plant and Environmental Safety: Physical plant was clean with hallways and walkways free from debris and obstruction. The hot water temperature in one of the client restrooms measured below Title 22 regulations of 105F-120F. A deficiency was cited. See 809-D Grab bars and no slip bath tiles for the shower were observed in the restrooms . Smoke detectors and a CO2 detector were present and operational. Knives, Sharps and toxins and cleaners are locked and inaccessible to clients. The clients bedrooms contained all the required light and furnishings. One of the bedrooms listed for clients was being used as a staff room. A deficiency was cited. See 809- D.