Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Bueno conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:43 PM and rang the doorbell twice however the door was not answered. LPA phoned the facility at 12:47 PM but the call was not answered. LPA phoned Administrator at 12:48 PM but the call was not answered. LPA knocked on the door and Administrator Palomares opened but did not immediately allow LPA in the home due to Palomares needing to secure facility animals. LPA Bueno was allowed entry at 12:52PM and informed Administrator Palomares of the purpose of today's visit. Administrator verified that there are no active and/or suspected Covid-19 cases in the facility.

During the inspection, LPA Bueno and Administrator Palomares toured the facility inside and out. The facility has no bodies. The facility has charged fire extinguishers, operating smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors. Outdoor and indoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. Cleaning supplies, medications, and sharps were kept in a safe and locked place. LPA observed a two (2) day supply of perishable food items and seven (7) day supply of nonperishable food items. The facility menu was available for review. The client bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. The facility had a supply of additional linen and extra hygiene items for the clients.

LPA Bueno interviewed Administrator Palomares regarding the facility's infection control measures and inspected the facility for regulatory compliance. LPA observed appropriate postings in the facility, including COVID-19 symptoms postings and visitation policies, which were in accordance with the Department's guidelines. LPA observed that the facility was also equipped with sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning/disinfecting provisions, and a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).