Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fernandes-Goes conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection to this facility and was welcome by staff Jennifer who contacted licensee. Licensee Chas Abate arrived during the visit. There were 14 clients present at the facility today. Facility has 15 clients enrolled in the program at this time. Facility has different activities been offered throughout of the day including outings.

LPA toured the facility on 3/8/2022 with staff Jennifer. Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. LPA toured building and grounds, day activity rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms. Carbon monoxide was tested and is properly operating. Smoke Detectors were inspected, and facility had properly operational smoke detectors available. Facility has a pullout fire station, however; facility stated that they don’t have proof that it is checked annually; usually no one unless facility requests from Fire Department or company comes out to test. Department is advising facility to keep a log of when fire pullout station is tested. Fire extinguisher was last charge on 10/2018. (see LIC 809-D) Clients have their own transportation. Facility does not transport clients at this time. Toxins, chemicals and hazardous items are safely stored in a locked cabinet in a kitchen cabinet. During the visit kitchen cabinet under sink had several unlocked toxins. Clients have access to unlocked kitchen in the facility during day program (see LIC 809-D) Bathrooms were all equipped with soap dispensers and individual paper towels. Facility understands that hot water temperature measured within Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in bathrooms. Clients provide their own snacks and lunches, but program will supply food for special occasions. There is one refrigerator available for client food. Facility doesn’t administer medications or handles P&I.