Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobola conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection for this facility and met with Program Director, Tony Tafolla. The facility is licensed by PACE Solano and currently serves 27 clients, 18 of which were at the facility at the time of visit. The facility is currently serving near full capacity Monday through Friday with several clients also being served remotely.

Clients appear to be engaged in group activities engaged with staff and other clients. LPA was informed that clients primarily provide their own meals with additional cooking activities and holiday's celebrations. Facility continues to hold both indoor and outdoor activities including walks, gardening and job sites for clients. Sharps are all stored in a locked cabinet located in the kitchen. Toxins and cleaning supplies are stored in a designated cleaning supply closet inaccessible to clients. During the inspection LPA observed one of the locked cabinets underneath the kitchen sink to be have a loose lock. All staff were present in the area and potential toxins were inaccessible. LPA issued Technical Violation and facility agreed to provide proof of corrections to ensure repairs. Facility has contracted with R&D Transportation Services who conduct symptom and temperature checks upon picking up clients.

LPA arrived at the facility and had temperature checked and logged. LPA continued with a tour of the facility with staff; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire extinguishers were found to be last charged February 17, 2022. Facility had completed Fire Inspection for building sprinkler, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Program Director will be contacting Benicia Fire Department and request for a copy of the inspection. Continue onto LIC809-C