Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Autistry Studios for the purpose of performing a Required-1 year inspection. LPA was met at the door by Chief Operating Officer (COO), Daniel Swearingen and was granted access into the facility. Program Director, Janet Lawson and Officer Manager, Rhoda Robertson arrived 20 minutes later.

LPA toured the facility with Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Swearingen. 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. Smoke detectors and sprinklers system are hard wired – audible and visual alarms. There are 5 hardwired smoke/CO detectors. COO states that hard wired smoke detectors and sprinklers system will have an inspection in June 2022. Fire extinguishers are fully charged with last inspection on September 2021. First aid kit was appropriate during inspection. Facility does not transport clients at this time. Toxins, chemicals and hazardous items were safely stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Bathrooms were all equipped with soap dispensers and individual paper towels. There is a sufficient supply of sanitary products on hand. Hot water temperature measured between 115.3 degrees F and 108.3 degrees F 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 large refrigerator available for client food. Facility doesn’t administer medications. LPA requested the following Licensing Documents:

LIC 308 Designated Facility Responsibility

LIC 9020 Register of Facility Client’s/Resident’s

Copy of Control of Property/Grant Deed of Trust/Lease of Property