Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Martinez, made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPA was greeted and allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. On today’s visit the LPA met with Facility Manager, Cristhian Rodriguez; he was notified of the purpose for the visit.

PHYSICAL PLANT: The Licensee is operating the facility within the conditions and limitations specified on the license. Clients appear to be protected against immediate hazards. Outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No pool or body of water was observed on the property. According to Rodriguez, there are no weapons kept in the home. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were inaccessible to clients in care. A comfortable temperature was being maintained in the home. There was sufficient lighting in all rooms to ensure the comfort and safety of clients. Hot water was tested and observed to be within regulatory requirements. Toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities were kept safe and in operating condition. Additional equipment for physically handicapped clients is available. The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were tested and found to be operable.

FOOD SERVICE: There was a variety of food which appeared to be selected and stored in a safe and healthful manner. Food supply of nonperishable and perishable foods was sufficient. Dinning supplies were observed to be sufficient for client's in care.

RECORD REVIEW: Staff files had required training; including, but not limited to, first aid training. Emergency and Disaster training and Drills are being completed by care staff. Restricted Health Care Plans were observed on file. Staff had the required criminal record clearances. Medical Assessments (Physician's Reports) were on file for clients in care.