Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Bueno made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection with an emphasis on infection control. LPA was met by DSP Barricka Thomas and Taniya Weldon who screened LPA for Covid symptoms. DSPs phone administrator Vivian Francisco who arrived shortly.

LPA toured the facility inside and out. The facility has no bodies of water. The facility has charged fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors. Cleaning supplies, medications, and sharps were kept in a safe and locked place. LPA observed two (2) days of perishable food items and seven (7) days of nonperishable food items. The client bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. Facility had a supply of additional linen and hygiene items.

LPA observed that the facility has a mitigation plan to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the facility. One central entry point and sign-in policy has been designated for universal entry screening. Routine symptom screening has been initiated at entry for all staff, clients, and visitors. Facility also documents daily temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks, and any change in condition for staff and clients. LPA observed hand sanitizers but clients are supervised when in use. The facility have at least a 30 day supply of medications. LPA observed that all emergency contact information for the clients have been updated.

No deficiencies were cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and provided to the administrator.