Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw Ross conducted an unannounced annual required visit on 5/3/2024. LPA was granted entry and met with Administrator, Sheryl Barawid, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there was one staff and one client present. LPA was informed clients were out in the community.

The facility is a one story home with (4) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms. No pools or firearms are being kept at the facility. The clients served are adults between the ages of 18-59. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents. LPA observed the following:

Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements.

Physical Plant: LPA observed the client bedrooms. Physical plant was observed to be clean and damage free. The floors were clean and furniture was in good condition. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards. Laundry equipment was observed to be operational. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients in medication cabinet. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature 111 degrees F. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions.

Food Service: LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment. LPA observed the facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods.