Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryan Gardner made an announced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA Gardner met with Licensee Oliver Dineros who confirmed that there are currently no cases/exposures of COVID-19 within the facility. At the time of visit one (1) staff and zero (0) clients were present. There are currently zero (0) clients living in the facility. The facility is waiting on placement from Inland Regional Center.

During today’s visit LPA Gardner toured the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures. LPA Gardner found that the facility does not have a mitigation plan on file with licensing. The facility was informed that they need to complete an LIC808 Mitigation Plan and email it to licensing for approval. The facility needs to be ready to mitigate COVID-19 whether clients are present or not. The facility needs to put hand sanitizer in each client room. The facility needs to setup a sign in/temperature check procedure for clients as well as visitors. LPA Gardner observed multiple postings in the facility regarding cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, and social distancing. LPA Gardner requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply, which was located in garage. The facility has a limited supply of PPE items due to not having clients living in the facility. LPA Gardner informed Mr. Dineros that they need to obtain a full thirty (30) day supply of gloves, face shields, gowns, surgical masks, N95 masks, disinfectant, and hand sanitizer supply. LPA Gardner also discussed creating a box, or similar, to have a supply of PPE ready that would be dedicated for isolation room, along with a trash can to put inside and outside of an isolation room.