Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/21/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobola conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection for this facility and was greeted by staff, Nimpa Baldedara. Administrator, Ronaldo Perez was contacted and arrived for the inspection. The facility is a 6 bed one story home that currently provides care for 4 clients, all of which were out in the community at Day Programs or workplaces at the time of visit.

LPA arrived at the facility and had temperature checked and logged. LPA continued with a tour of the facility with Administrator and staff; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguishers were found to be last charged on 1/28/2022 at the time of the visit. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found throughout the facility tested and found to be in working order. Water was tested at faucets accessible to clients and found to be measured between 113.7 and 115.3 degrees F which is within regulation between 105 and 120 degrees F. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods properly stored as required by Title 22 Regulations with balanced meals and alternative meal options for clients. LPA conducted a sample file review and found all reviewed staff to have current 1st Aid & CPR training certification on file.

Medications and facility records are located in the kitchen with medications secured in designated cabinet. Toxins are stored in a locked facility laundry room which were found to be secured upon observation. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available for client use. All client bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings.