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 Administrator, Denesica Tuggle, informed her 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 Administrator, 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. Toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities were kept safe, sanitary, 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 more than sufficient.

RECORD REVIEW: Staff file had training; including, but not limited to, first aid training. Staff present had the required criminal record clearances. An Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Medical Assessment (Physician's Report) was on file for client in care.

MEDICATION: Medication was reviewed for client in care. All medications were labeled and maintained in