Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Araceli Canela arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection and met with, Administrator, Julius Ramirez and Bernadette Fabricante. The annual inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The facility currently has 4 residents in care, and is licensed for 6 non ambulatory residents, with hospice waiver approved for 3 of the residents, no bedridden approval.

LPA toured facility and grounds and observed COVID-19 precaution signs posted in common areas to promote hand washing. LPA was screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entrance to this facility. Visitors are said to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival to the facility. Infection control practices are present: entry procedures, face coverings, daily monitoring and temperatures checked for residents and staff, and 30-day PPE supply. Facility follows indoor visitation requirement of verifying and tracking COVID-19 vaccination or verify non-essential visitors have proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Facility states staff clean and disinfect the facility daily. Bathrooms are equipped with liquid soap and paper towels. Covid-19 Mitigation plan was reviewed by to the department on 3/24/2021. Caregivers have completed PPE training but have not been N-95 Fit tested.

In addition, facility was found to be clean, organized and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods and items are stored properly. Fire Extinguisher was found to be charged and serviced 6/14/2021.