Facility Evaluation Report, 08/03/2023 — Escuela Del Rio, Atascadero CA

On 8/3/23 at 10:02 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chavez conducted an unannounced Annual/Required visit to the facility listed above. LPA met with Eric Saloum, Program Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. Miguel Magana, Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) from Tri-Counties Regional Center was also in attendance. At approximately 11:30 am, Debbie Argano, Executive Director/Administrator, joined the visit.

LPA toured facility with the PD and QAS. The program is community based. The program site is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair for the safety and well-being of clients, employees, and visitors. Facility is maintained in conformity with state fire marshal regulations. Smoke detectors are in classrooms and the kitchen. The large activity room does not have a smoke detector, however, it has a fire pull. The carbon monoxide detector located in the lobby area was tested and functioning properly. Hot water temperatures in client bathrooms and kitchen measured between 108.1 F and 109.1 F degrees. All toilets and hand washing facilities are maintained in a safe, sanitary, operating condition. Each client is accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. Snacks are provided and clients bring their own lunches. Food is stored and prepared in a safe and healthful manner. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and poisons are inaccessible to clients. Facility has adequate emergency and first aid supplies. Fire extinguishers (5) are located in the large activity room, lobby, end of hall near classrooms, vocational room, and shed. Extinguishers were fully charged and last inspected on 2/10/23 and 2/17/23. Facility temperature is 74 F degrees. Outdoor walkways are free from obstruction and the facility has outside fenced areas for individuals to use. PD says that currently they do not dispense medications to any clients and if they did, the PD has a locked box in his office for these items. LPA observed sufficient staff to client ratio.