Facility Evaluation Report
At 3:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Bueno conducted an unannounced visit to the facility in order to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At 3:14 PM, Lordeth Bonilla, care staff, granted entry to LPA and staff who verified there are no active and/or suspected Covid-19 cases in the home. Licensees Rempson and Milagros Samson were phoned by staff and arrived shortly.
During today's visit, LPA Bueno and staff toured the facility inside and LPA and Mrs. Samson toured the outside. LPA interviewed Licensees regarding the facility's infection control measures and inspected the facility for regulatory compliance. LPA observed appropriate postings in the facility, including COVID-19 symptoms postings and personal rights postings, which were in accordance with the Department's guidelines. LPA observed that the facility was also equipped with sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning/disinfecting provisions, and a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases and that staff are trained in the facility's infection control measures. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolation, and properly caring for clients with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor clients regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the client's physician and emergency personnel in the event the client presents with COVID-19 symptoms.
LPA Bueno observed that the facility appears to be meeting operational requirements. LPA observed that all utilities and appliances were functioning properly and all passageways clear of obstruction, including emergency exits. The facility was equipped with sufficient food supplies. ****************CONTINUED ON LIC809-C****************
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction