Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Stephanie Martinez, Valerie Flores, and Seo Jeon made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPAs were greeted and allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. On today’s visit the LPAs met with Administrator, Cotadela Balatbat; she 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 the 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. Hot water was tested and observed to be within regulatory requirements. 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. The interior and exterior areas of the home were observed to be very clean and safe.

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. The kitchen was observed to be clean and well organized.

RECORD REVIEW: Staff files had required training; including, but not limited to, first aid training and emergency and disaster training. Training for C1's Restricted Health Condition was observed on file. Staff present had the required criminal record clearances. An Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Medical Assessment (Physician's Report) was on file for clients in care.