Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit focusing on COVID-19 Infection Control Practices. LPA met with staff Elizabeth Hing and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Josefina Bernal arrived shortly after. There are five (5) ambulatory level 4B developmentally disabled clients in the home. The facility is a single story home licensed for 4 ambulatory and 2 non-ambulatory clients located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of 3 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office room, dining room/family room, kitchen, living room, outdoor patio, and attached garage. The last fire/emergency drill was conducted on April 2, 2022. Administrator certificate expires 2/25/2023.
The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction. The facility is equipped with a fire pull alarm system. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and operational.
COVID-19 Infection Control Practices and signs that promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing were observed in the entrance, common areas, hallways, bathrooms and client rooms. There is a screening station at the entrance of the facility to screen visitors.
The office is designated as a COVID-19 isolation room if needed.
A posted Emergency Disaster Plan was observed.
Five (5) centrally stored client medication records were reviewed. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed.
Staff were observed wearing mask. Clients do not wear masks due to disability exemption.
The kitchen was inspected and has sufficient supply of 2 day perishable & 7 day non-perishable food.
Facility has an adequate 30-day+ supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
The facility submitted a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. However, an Infection Control Plan has not been submitted. A technical violation was issued.
NO deficiencies were observed during the visit.
Exit interview was conducted with Administrator Josefinal Bernal. A copy of the report was issued.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction