Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sanjay Vaid conducted an unannounced visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Tool to evaluate the facility. LPA Vaid met with DSP Amada Casterndea and Doisline Espinel who allowed entry, LPA explained the purpose of the visit. DSP Amada Castenda assisted with the visit .

The facility is licensed to serve 10 ambulatory developmentally disabled clients aged 18 to 59. Currently, there are six (6) clients in placement and receive case management services provided by Frank D Lanterman Regional Center.

1. Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies, has Infection Control Plan and Mitigation Plan. Bathrooms have hand washing signs, soap and paper towels. Per Facility Administrator all staff also have the COVID-19 vaccines including boosters. Facility Administrator is adhering to infection control requirements.

2. Operational Requirements: Fire Drills are conducted every three months with all clients present in the home. Emergency Disaster/ Earthquake Drills are conducted every quarter.

3. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The home is a two-story facility includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, 5 client bedrooms, 2 restrooms, an unattached garage and indoor/outdoor activity areas. LPA observed appropriate furniture, lighting fixtures, personal storage space as required, all beds have adequate amount of linen and mattresses, and box springs are in good repair.