Facility Evaluation Report, 04/28/2023 — Filia Home Care, Novato CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shannan Hansen conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection to this facility and met with Licensee/Administrator Judith Anglade. There are 4 clients, 2 at day programs, 1 with family, and 1 at facility during the time of the visit. There are activities planned for clients during the day if they want to participate.

During facility tour at 9:00 AM on 04/28/2023 with licensee/administrator Judith Anglade, facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Sample of client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was fully charged. Carbon monoxide detector and Smoke detectors test was conducted and were operational during this visit. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit although LPA observed water that had thawed and refroze in kitchen freezer (see LIC812 pics), licensee informed there was a recent power outage. LPA advised Licensee to follow the FDA food safety instructions to keep clients safe (LIC9102 TA). Toxins are stored in a locked closet in kitchen cabinet. Dangerous items were stored inaccessible to clients except paint can and other toxin bottle were observed in backyard (see LIC809-D). There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. Client’s bedrooms that were inspected had lighting & appropriate furnishings; mattress pads are available for clients at the facility. Medication is centrally stored and secure. Facility hot water temperature in clients' bathroom faucet measured 138.2 &139 degrees F in 2 out of 2 client bathroom faucets, falling out of Title 22 acceptable regulations of 105 to 120 degrees F (see LIC809-D) Licensee adjusted water heater during visit. Disaster drills have been conducted quarterly and last drill was on 3/2/23.