Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S Vaid conducted an unannounced annual visit using the full Care Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Idalia Guardo and was granted access into the facility. Administrator Jennifer Dollentas, arrived shortly thereafter and assisted with the visit. There are two (2) ambulatory developmentally disabled clients who reside in the home. The facility is vendored through Frank D Lanterman Regional Center.

Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were observed. Facility still screens visitors and are disinfecting throughout the day.

Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood that is licensed for a capacity of six (6) ambulatory developmentally disabled clients between the ages of 18-59, It consists of three (3) individual client bedrooms, one shared room, a living room, dining room, a kitchen, staff office, laundry room, two (2) shared client bathrooms, a front and back patio area, and a detached garage which serves as a storage area for the facility. Hot water temperature measured at 108.7- 109 .6 Degrees which is within range of 105-120 Degrees F. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Fire alarm system is operational. The facility has three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers that are kept at the facility and one in the garage. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to clients.

Operational Requirements: The Program Design was reviewed. Fire clearance was approved by LA County Fire Department for six (6) ambulatory clients. Care and supervision to meet the clients’ needs was observed.

Staffing: A total of nine (4) full-time and (5) part time staff members provide care and supervision to the clients. Ratio is 1:1. Continued on 809C.......