Facility Evaluation Report

On 02/07/24, at 12:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perry Scott conducted an unannounced visit to Brighter Outlook I. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the required annual inspection, using the new Care Tool. LPA was met by Wendy De Leon, Administrator, and Shameka Bolden, Instructor, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 90 non-ambulatory clients aged 18 and over. Currently, the facility has (37) non-ambulatory consumers. The facilities’ annual fees are current as of 02/07/2024.

The facility is a single-story commercial structure located in a business area. The Adult Day Program consists of the following: Lobby, Executive and Administrative Offices, Nurse Station, six (6) bathrooms, Activity Room, Laundry Room, Changing Station, Staff/lunchroom, and Storage Room.

LPA conducted a records review of (5) consumer records, (4) staff records, and reviewed the facility disaster plan. All client & staff records were complete. The facility disaster plan was current and in compliance with Title 22 at the time of visit. LPA reviewed (4) Consumer Medication Administration Records and did not observe any discrepancies at the time of visit.

LPA and the administrator toured the physical plant.

Activity Room: Furniture, tables and chairs are in good repair, activity supplies observed, all medications locked and stored in the nurse’s station. Leisure activities, storytelling, arts and crafts, games, music, and mat activities were observed.

Kitchen: All knives/sharp objects were locked and inaccessible to consumers in care, refrigerator, microwdilable to consumers.