Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Natalie Ibarra and Paola Guerrero made an unannounced visit to conduct an annual inspection, with emphasis on infection control. LPAs were greeted and allowed entrance by Direct Support Professional (DPS) Ivan De La Mora. LPAs met with Administrator Jennifer Getherall and explained the purpose of today's visit. DSP De La Mora accompanied LPAs on a tour of the facility.

LPAs toured the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility’s infection control measures. LPAs observed signage throughout the facility for proper cough etiquette, hand washing procedure, and/or social distancing guidelines. The clients have hand sanitizer available to them throughout the facility. Facility has sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPAs requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply and observed adequate amount of supplies. LPAs observed one central entry point and a sign-in has been designated for screening that includes temperature and symptom checks. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in overall infection control. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing guidelines for when and how long to test staff and clients for COVID-19, when and how to isolate/quarantine clients, and when to schedule cleaning and disinfection times of high traffic and frequently touched areas. 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 to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses.

No deficiencies were cited during today’s visit

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was discussed and provided to Administrator Jennifer Getherall