Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/28/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) D. Tobola conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection for this facility and met with Licensee Hattie Strong and House Manager, Lisa Strong-Dodson. The facility currently provides care for three clients, two of which were present the time of visit and one of which was attending day program.

LPA arrived at the facility and had temperature checked. LPA continued with a tour of the facility with House Manager; 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. Multiple fire extinguishers were located throughout the facility and found to be last charged on 7/29/2022 at the time of the visit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be in working order. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations with balanced meals and alternative options for clients. Facility has additional storage spaced located in the downstairs portion of the home containing cleaning supplies, additional non-perishable food and snacks for clients. LPA conducted a sample file review for 6 of 6 staff and found all to have current CPR and 1st Aid certification on file.

Toxins are stored in facility laundry room and maintenance storage closets all found to be secured. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available and kept in client individual bedrooms and storage areas. Facility provides all hygiene product to clients when requested. All client bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings. Extra linens were stored in storage closets and available to clients. Medications and facility records are kept stored in the kitchen kept inaccessible to clients.