Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Brian Balisi conducted an unannounced required annual visit. This annual had a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures. Upon arrival LPA met Administrator Magdalena Galvez and explained the reason for the visit.

The LPA, along with Galvez toured the physical plant areas inside and outside at approximately 12:30pm to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. Administrator stated majority of clients participate with the program via zoom, but approximately 16 clients participate in person.

The facility is a two (2) story industrial structure consisting of a reception area and Case Manager office at the ground floor, Program Director and four (4) other staff offices on the second floor. Salon room, Computer Lab, Library, Lounge, Conference room, Arts & Crafts room, Quiet room, Cooking/kitchen room and three (3) bathrooms with three (3) washbasins are also located on the ground floor.

The facility is equipped with sprinkler system. First aid kits were observed with guide and all required items. Storage rooms were observed locked during visit with cleaning supplies and other toxins made inaccessible to clients. Galvez stated the facility does not handle any medications or cash for participants/clients at this time.

Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition at this time. LPA observed sufficient room in the fridge for clients to store snacks and beverages. All knives and cleaning supplies were observed to be inaccessible at time of visit. LPA observed a storage room, which stored PPE, cleaning supplies, emergency supplies, and other facility supplies at this time.

Public restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary and in operating condition. The LPA observed sufficient amounts of soap and paper products in each restroom, as well as hand washing posters. Hot water measured between 110 - 113 degrees Fahrenheit.