Facility Evaluation Report

On 12/12/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lourdes Montoya conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA Montoya conducted a risk assessment with Day Program Manager who confirmed the facility is free of Covid-19 infection. LPA met with Day Program Manager Sina Akai and explained the purpose of today’s visit.

The day program is licensed to operate for thirty (30) non-ambulatory developmentally disabled clients ages 18 and over. The consumers are Harbor Regional Center clients with the exception of (2) clients are from Westside Regional Center.

The day program is a single-story structure located in a commercial neighborhood. It consists of the following: administrative office, front lounge, front office open area, 4 bathrooms located in one area, arts and craft room, isolation room/health room, game room, kitchen area, garden room, style room, sensory room, computer room, garden room and main activity room in the middle with a television.

LPA and Program Director toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected and had adequate lighting furnishings. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility.

LPA observed the day program to be sanitary and appropriately supplied at the time of visit. Medications and sharps were stored and locked in a cabinet. Cleaning supplies and toxins were in the locked storage room and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and found all appliances in working condition. Fire extinguishers were charged and facility has a sprinkler pull down fire alarm system. Smoke detectors and three carbon monoxide devices are operable.