Facility Evaluation Report

LPA Amber Coleman (LPA Coleman) and LPA Anna Bueno (LPA Bueno) arrived at the Casa Velazquez Facility to complete an Annual Inspection with a focus on Infection Control. Staff member, Charity (S1) greeted LPAs at the door and invited LPA inside facility. LPAs made introductions and discussed the purpose of the visit. Administrator Mariela Velazquez was phoned during visit and informed of LPAs visit. S1 requested LPA's have temp. taken and sign in. Front door table had proper PPE and hand sanitizer available. S1 was observed wearing proper PPE.

S1 and LPA's made a walk through the facility. Facility is a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home. Three clients were present during LPA visit. Proper COVID signage was displayed throughout facility. Bathrooms included efficient soap, paper supplies and wastebaskets. Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms were tested and found to be in working order. Fire Extinguisher last inspected Sept. 23rd, 2022. All client rooms were observed to be orderly and supply adequate furniture. Medications, chemicals and sharp objects were observed to be centrally stored in a secure file cabinet. The backyard contained a shady area with accessible patio furniture. The facility owns a pet cat which is kept in the backyard outside. The kitchen stored adequate amounts of perishable and non-perishable food. Activity Calendar and Food Menus were observed posted in the kitchen.

Based on interviews and observations made during today’s inspection a technical advisory was issued due to staff not being N95 Fit Tested.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Charity Chukwulere via email to obtain signature.