Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Erik Zaragoza and Daniel Konishi conducted an unannounced case management visit to follow up on a semi-annual residential review that was conducted by the East Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC). LPAs met with Imelda Sanchez, caregiver for the facility, and was granted entrance into the facility. Administrator Janice Harrison arrived shortly thereafter.

The visit was conducted in response to a report received that indicated that the facility did had perishables that were spoiled in the refrigerator along with non-perishable canned food that were expired. Additionally the report indicated that the Personal and Incidental (P&I) monies for the clients were comingled as well rather than being kept separate.

During the visit, the LPAs toured the food supply and found that there were a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable foods. There were some non-perishable canned foods in the emergency food supplies that were still expired, however the majority of the cans were still within their expiration date and therefore good for consumption. LPAs also checked the P&I monies for the clients and observed that they were kept in separate envelopes with their names on it and their money separated. LPAs checked the hot water temperature in the client's restroom and observed that it measured at 107.2 Degrees F. LPAs also observed that knives and all chemicals and cleaning supplies are kept locked and inaccessible to clients. LPAs checked the fire alarms in the facility and found that they were operational. LPAs also conducted a tour of the remaining rooms of the facility and found that there were not immediate health and safety risks.

The deficiencies will be noted on the LIC809D pages. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided to administrator Janice Harrison.