Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniel Konishi conducted an unannounced visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool to evaluate the facility. LPA met with S1 the purpose of the visit was discussed and assisted in the tour of the facility. Administrator, Nelson Arguelles arrived shortly after to assist with the visit.

Facility is licensed to serve four (4) ambulatory only developmentally disabled adults, ages 18-59. There are two ambulatory clients in placement and there are no clients who have a restricted health care condition. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by East Los Angeles Regional Center.

The following 12 (CARE) tool domains were observed and reviewed: Infection Control, Physical Plant/Environment Safety, Operational Requirements, Staffing, Personnel Records/Staff Training, Client Rights/Information, Client Records/Incident Reports, Food Service, Health Related Services, Incident Medical Services, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Intervention.

During the visit, LPA Konishi observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies, has an Infection Control Plan in place. Facility has COVID-19 signage posted throughout the facility. Bathrooms have hand washing signs, soap, and paper towels. Facility Administrator is adhering to infection control requirements.