Facility Evaluation Report

On 4/18/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tobola and Matialu conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr inspection for this facility and met with Program Manager, Orlanditto Ordanez. Licensee, Cynthia Dinglasan was contacted later in the visit. The facility currently provides care for 45 clients, 40 of which were at the facility at the time of visit. The facility is currently conducting full in-person service program with transportation contracted with R&D Services.

LPA continued with a tour of the facility with Director; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. 4 out of 4 fire extinguishers within the facility were found to be last charged April 16, 2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located in main common areas are interconnected. LPA was informed that an outside agency had conducted a fire inspection in October 2023 and had inspected safety devices including sprinkler system, alarms smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Program Director to provide LPA with a copy of the fire inspection report. LPA's conducted an inspection of 6 out of 6 facility vans and found all vans to be properly equipped with fire extinguisher and 1st aid kits. Fire extinguishers were found to be last charged April 17, 2024. Lastly, emergency disaster drills are conducted on a quarterly basis and documented.

Toxins, cleaning supplies and other potentially dangerous items are to be stored in a designated cleaning supply closets inaccessible to clients. During inspection, LPA's observed 2 knives and several lighters located in the staff kitchen area away from clients. Items were immediately placed in secured area. In addition, facility agrees to install secured locks on staff kitchen drawers for added safety measures.

Clients were observed to be engaged in various group activities both indoor and outdoor patio including, large group singing, arts & crafts, one-on-one classes, using electronic media devices, and other options to choose during program hours. Additional outings include visits to public parks and shopping center. Facility designates several Direct Support Staff to accompany clients by group. Staffing was found to be sufficient. Clients observed to have positive relationship with staff continuously engaging and participating with clients. LPA was informed that clients currently provide their own meals with snacks provided throughout the day. Facility primarily holds outdoor activities during outings and also has a large outdoor parking lot area located on the rear of the building for client use.