Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Magda Malcore and Becky Mann made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPAs met with Licensee Brian Schwichtenberg, granted entry into the facility, and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is an Adult Residential facility with a license capacity of (4) and a current census (4). The facility was recently certified through Inland Regional Center (IRC) . LPAs conducted an overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Operation/Physical Plant: Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor activity space for clients in care. Outdoor activity space is shaded and enclosed with a latching gate. The facility is equipped with smoke & carbon monoxide alarms, fully charged fire extinguisher, laundry equipment, and telephone service. The facility has a sufficient supply of bed linen, towels, and hygiene products for clients in care. Four (4) client bedrooms were equipped with beds, bed linen, nightstands, chairs, and lighting. Client bathroom was operating in a safe condition. The hot water in client bathroom tested at 105.8 degrees F. Sharps, disinfectants and cleaning supplies were stored in a locked cabinet. The facility has 24 hour/7 days a week care staff. The facility has posted: Community Care Licensing complaint poster, emergency disaster plan with telephone numbers, client personal rights, house rules, weekly menu and facility license. The facility maintains a current liability, surety bond, and client registry on file.

Food Service: The facility’s kitchen area was maintained clean. The facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food for number of clients in care.

Health Related Services: The facility maintains records of client medications and medications are centrally stored in a locked container.

Personnel/Client Records: Three (3) staff files were reviewed for employment history, CPR/first aid training, health screenings, and criminal record clearances. Staff #1 did not have a health screening with tuberculosis results on file for LPA review. Four (4) client files were reviewed for admission agreements, medical assessments, needs and service plans, and P&I records.