Facility Evaluation Report, 09/07/2023 — Applied Abilities Program, Tracy CA

On 09/07/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct an annual visit. LPA Pascua was greeted by Program Manager (PM), Deirdre Murchison and explained the purpose of the visit.

This facility is licensed to serve 60 clients of which 10 my non-ambulatory. There were 5 other staff members present at this time, Current census was 30. A brief interview with PM Murchison was conducted.

LPA reviewed 8 client and 8 staff files. All client and staff files were current and up to date.

LPA Pascua initiated a tour with Assistant Program Manager(APM), Deirdre Murchison.

LPA Pascua observed two front rooms near the entrance that were used for meetings and currently used as an isolation room for clients who may have symptoms. The other room was used for files and any administrative duties. Furniture, windows, and screens were observed to be in compliance at this time. Another room was identified as the Program Manager Office and was observed to be in compliance at this time.

LPA toured the staff break room which is made inaccessible to the residents at all times. LPA observed one refrigerator and lockers for staff members use.

LPA toured the facility kitchen. LPA observed there be to a water heater under the sink which is made to be inaccessible to the clients in care. LPA observed cabinets for storage and three refrigerators that are used by the clients are in good repair. The First-Aid kit located in the kitchen was observed to have all the required components and was in compliance at this time.

LPA identified two fire extinguishers that were located in the main hallway and classroom area. Fire extinguishers were serviced on 10/19/2022 by Butch Young Fire Equipment, INC.

LPA toured the main room which is split into three classrooms by barriers. LPA observed there to be two restrooms. All client restrooms are maintained with soap and paper towels available for the clients. Hot water temperature was observed to be within the required range.