Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryan Gardner made an unannounced 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 Administrator Rhea Davalos who confirmed that there are currently no cases and or exposures of COVID-19 within the facility. At the time of visit there was one (1) staff, one (1) non-client resident, and zero (0) clients present. The facility is currently waiting on placement from Inland Regional Center.

LPA Gardner toured the facility inside and out and went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with Rhea Davalos. LPA Gardner observed all staff members with a properly fitted face covering. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolating/quarantining clients, and properly caring for clients with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the proper use and disposal of PPE. The client rooms have hand sanitizer, and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. LPA Gardner observed the facility to have multiple postings throughout the facility for proper 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 the front entry closet. The facility has a full thirty (30) day supply of PPE items such as gloves, face shields, gowns, N95 masks, disinfectant, and hand sanitizer.