Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Velazquez conducted an unannounced visit to Barn Life. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a Required 1 Year inspection focusing primarily on Infection Control. LPA Velazquez was allowed entry into the facility and met with Chief Operating Officer (COO) Alyssa Panis and Infection Control Officer (ICO) Kristin Minichiello. The facility is licensed as an Adult Day Program with a capacity for 30 clients. There are no active COVID-19 cases in the facility.

At 3:00 PM LPA Velazquez conducted a tour of the physical plant along with COO Panis. A sign-in area was present in the entry way of the facility and a thermometer was present that is utilized to test temperature. The facility consists of multiple indoor spaces which include therapy, art, and activity rooms. There is a large barn structure in the back of the campus with a client bathroom which did not provide hot water for client use. There is no kitchen utilized for cooking as the facility does not provide cooked meals. There is one client bathroom in another building and LPA measured the water temperature at 115.8 degrees Fahrenheit. There is ample outdoor space on the grounds with seating and shading for client use. Smoke detectors and sprinklers are hardwired and remain intact. Alarm systems are tested through Bay Alarm Company and the Costa Mesa Fire Department and were inspected on 10/27/2021. LPA Velazquez was provided with a copy of the most recent Fire Alarm Inspection Report. Other smoke detectors were tested and found to be in operating condition. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were fully charged. The reception area had a table with fruit, snacks, and water available for clients. There is also a water dispenser with hot and cold water available for client us. There were lockers present available for client use. A working refrigerator was observed that is available for client use. This day program does not dispense medications and does not handle client money. Toxins and cleaning supplies were located in a locked cabinet in the staff bathroom and are inaccessible to clients. The sharps were located in a locked cabinet in the reception area of the facility and are inaccessible to clients.