Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA was granted entry and met with Licensee and staff, Roderick Natividad who was informed of the purpose of the visit. The Licensee and Administrator, Alma Natividad was available over the phone. At the time of the visit there was (1) staff and (1) clients present. The remaining clients were out in the community.

The facility is a one story home with (4) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms for clients, and (1) staff bedroom, (1) staff lounge, and (1) staff bathroom. No pools or firearms are being kept at the facility. The facility is an adult residential facility. LPA conducted walk through, interviews and records review.

Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements.

Physical Plant: Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair were present. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed outdoor furniture and shaded area for clients. Laundry equipment was observed to be in good working condition. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature 106F.

Food Service: LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment 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.