Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived to this facility today to conduct a One (1) year Required inspection of this facility with emphasis on infection control practices and procedures. Upon arrival, LPA met with Erlinda Patos - Direct Support Professional and explained the reason for the visit. House manager Marsha Williams arrived shortly after.
This home is licensed to serve six (6) ambulatory clients at Level III which North Los Angeles County Regional Center is the vendor. Potentially dangerous items are kept inaccessible to clients with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities. There is staff to meet the needs of clients with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities.
At Approx. 08:50am, LPA toured the facility with Williams. All clients were at day programs during the time of the visit. The kitchen appeared to be relatively clean at this time and the appliances and fixtures functional during the time of visit. LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Sharp objects were observed stored in the top drawer in the area right outside of the kitchen. LPA observed drawer to be locked at this time. Medication cabinet was located in this area as well. LPA observed cabinet to be locked and inaccessible to clients in care. Laundry area was located next to the kitchen. Cleaning products were observed to be inaccessible at this time.
The resident bedrooms were properly furnished with a bed, night stand, and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets. LPA observed four (4) bedrooms that includes a staff room. Staff room was observed to be inaccessible to clients in care and empty at the of the visit. All rooms are double occupancy. Extra linen are kept in a cabinet in the hallway. LPA observed a sufficient supply of linen and personal hygiene supplies in the hallway closet nearest to bedroom #1.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction