Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Mora conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility with focus on the infection control domain, medication and food review. LPA Mora met with Administrator Nayeli Nolasco and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed to serve 5 ambulatory developmentally disabled adult clients. There are currently 5 ambulatory clients serviced by East Los Angeles Regional Center.

The facility is in a residential area and it is a one story family home. A tour of the single-story facility included the living room, kitchen, dining area, 5 client bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, laundry area, front yard, backyard, and detached garage.

LPA Mora conducted the tour with Nayeli Nolasco and observed the following: sufficient food supplies for at least 2 days of perishables and 7 days of non-perishables were observed in the kitchen and garage. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. Chemical and cleaning solutions are kept locked under the kitchen sink. The First Aid kit is kept above the medication cabinet and it is fully stocked with all required items including a current manual. Clean towels and extra clean linen were observed in the hallway cabinet. Dining and living room have sufficient lighting and sitting area. Medications are kept locked in a medication cabinet located in the kitchen. Client files are kept in the medication closet. Staff files are kept at a nearby corporate office and are immediately available upon request. All bedrooms have all required furniture, lighting, and bedding. All bathrooms were observed with shower mats. The water temperature was tested in all bathrooms and measured at 106.4 degrees F, which is within the required 105-120 degrees F. Two fire extinguishers were observed in the kitchen and hallway and are is fully charged. Smoke detectors combined with carbon monoxide were observed throughout the facility and in each room and were operable during the visit. The front yard and backyard are clean. There is a shaded area with seating in the backyard. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction.