Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Artemio Dirige, and discussed the purpose of the visit. During today's visit, (3) clients were present, and one client was attending Day Program. The facility is an Adult Residential facility with a license capacity of (4) and a current census (4). LPA conducted an overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Operation/Physical Plant: The facility maintains an emergency disaster plan, a current disaster drill record and surety bond on file. The facility has 24 hour/7 days a week care staff. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor activity space for clients in care. The facility is equipped with operating carbon monoxide alarms, laundry equipment, and telephone service. Client bedrooms were equipped with beds, nightstands, chairs, storage space, sufficient linen and lighting. Client bathroom toilets, hand washing basins and showers were operating in safe conditions. The hot water in client bathrooms tested at 119 degrees F. Sharps and toxins were kept locked and stored away from food areas.

Food Service: The facility’s dining areas, kitchen, and dishware utilized by clients were maintained clean. The facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food for number of clients in care. Refrigerator and freezer were maintained within regulation.

Health Related Services: The facility maintains records of client medications and medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet.