Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Claudia Gutierrez and Alvaro Ramirez made an unannounced case management visit for the purpose of conducting a health and safety inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Staff Julita Paulino and the purpose of the visit was discussed.

LPAs and Staff Paulino conducted a tour of the facility and observed the facility has electricity, water, and gas. Water temperature tested between 113.9 - 114.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Client bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings. Certificate of liability insurance was observed to be posted and current. The kitchen was observed to be clean and organized and a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food was observed. Medications are kept locked in a file cabinet and sharps are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to clients.

LPAs reviewed a copy of Personnel Report (LIC500) for VH Home I and VH Home II and observed Administrator (AD) Olivia Hidayat is scheduled to work on Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at VH Home I and 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. at VH Home II. Per Regional Center requirements, overnight staff must be awake.

AD was unable to be present at the time of inspection due to a scheduled meeting with Department of Rehabilitation. LPAs provided Staff Paulino with a copy of Informal Office Meeting letter, which states attendance at the office meeting is mandatory, and AD is to contact LPAs in the event meeting requires rescheduling.

Based on observations made during today’s inspection, one deficiency is being re-cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided at the end of the inspection.