Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Chitgian made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection focused on infection control. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Direct Support Staff (DSS) Felix Ferrer and explained the purpose of the visit. At the time of visit there was four (4) staff and four (4) clients present. The Licensee Antonio Sanchez arrived to the facility and met with LPA during the visit.

During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and made observations regarding the infection control measures that the facility has implemented. The entrance of the facility has a check in process for staff and visitors that includes a temperature and symptom check. LPA observed Covid-19 postings for handwashing and proper cough etiquette throughout. The facility has an adequate amount of hand hygiene supplies (soap, hand sanitizer). LPA observed a thirty (30) day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes gloves, gowns, disinfectant, surgical masks, N95 masks, and hand sanitizer. PPE was stored in a bin in the garage.

The facility staff has a plan in place to manage Covid-19 symptoms, which includes staff monitoring clients regularly for any changes in condition and daily temperature checks. The facility will contact the client's physician in the event of any Covid-19 related illnesses. There is a symptom screening of clients logged daily. The facility staff are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the highly touched surface areas during their shift. All staff and clients are practicing all other Covid-19 precautions, which minimize the risk of them contracting Covid-19.

LPA toured the facilities interior and exterior and there were no health and safety concerns.

Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report (LIC809) was provided to Licensee Antonio Sanchez.