Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA was granted entry and met with caregiver Victoria Blount, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator Deborah Lee arrived during LPA's visit. At the time of the visit there was one (1) staff and zero (0) clients present. The clients served are adults between the ages of 18-59 specialized for the needs of consumers with severe hearing impairment. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted interviews. LPA observed the following:

LPA observed the client bedrooms and staff room. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean and fixtures and furniture were in good repair and were present. Facility contained a backyard patio with a shaded sitting area. Facility does not have any bodies of water on the property or guns and ammunition. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational and the facility contained a charged fire extinguisher located in the kitchen. Hot water temperature was recorded at 119 degree F. Facility contained PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements.

LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability and appliances to prepare food and possessed equipment in good working condition. LPA observed the facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods.

LPA reviewed two (2) staff files and training. All staff have criminal record clearance, health screening, and updated training along with CPR/First Aid Certification. Two (2) client files were reviewed, and possessed all required paperwork including Admissions Agreement, Individual Program Plan (IPP), and updated Physician's Report. LPA inspected the P&I for two (2) clients and found no discrepancies.