Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Jowella Chico's Care Home, Citrus Heights10/06/2022Licence 347001766

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed10/06/2022 12:15:45 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual. LPA met with Maria Lina, caregiver, and explained purpose of inspection. LPA then met with Ana Lou Zabala, caregiver. Jowell Chico, Licensee, who arrived at 10:15 am. Administrator Christina Chico, was unable to attend today's inspection. Prior to initiating today's inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 protocols. LPA was screened per Covid-19 precautionary measures upon entering the facility. LPA ensured she applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask. The facility is a licensed 4I - Prader Willi home that is vendorized through Alta California Regional Center for (6) ambulatory clients only. LPA observed (5) of (5) clients in the common area.

LPA and Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility including the common areas, (4) client bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, kitchen, staff room and bathroom, and laundry area. LPA observed the home to be clean, safe and in good repair and to not pose a health and safety risk or personal rights violation. LPA observed various Covid posters and other required postings to be posted in the office area. Administrator to post Ombudsman poster, Resident Personal Rights, and CCLD See Something Say Something poster

in a conspicuous area. Inside temperature was observed to be 74* F. Facility conducts monthly fire drills- documentation observed. The facility has a large back yard area with seating and a front parking gate.. LPA observed locked toxins, medications and sharps and sufficient 2+day perishable/7+day non-perishable food. The kitchen door is locked when staff is not inside due to clients having Prader-Willi Syndrome. LPA observed paper towels, soap, and 20-second hand-washing posters in the bathrooms- Licensee agreed to place trash cans with lids in the bathrooms. PPE supply on hand is sufficient. LPA provided (4) individual sanitizers from Department. Discussed resident and staff vaccination status and eligibility for booster shot and provided booster flyer. Discussed visitation protocols- update visitor sign and log. LPA requested documentation to update Administrator name to Christina Chico as well as LIC308, LIC500.

.Exit interview. Copy of report left at facility.

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