Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Progress Sonoma for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the front door by Program Director, Racquel Raval and was granted access into the facility. Administrator, Elizabeth Pickering arrived 30 minutes later.

LPA and Program Director toured the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. However, during the tour of the facility, LPA observed no Emergency Generator on site. LPA learned that the facility is in the process of obtaining an Emergency Generator (See LIC 9102). Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on January 2023 at the time of the inspection. All smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. Water temperature in clients bathroom measured at 107 degrees in 3 out of 3 clients bathrooms and is within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. There was sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. There are special provisions made for individuals with special dietary needs. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Medication Assessment Records (MARS) were reviewed during the inspection and were found to be appropriate. Cleaning products and other toxins are locked and inaccessible to clients in care. There was a supply of Linens, cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. All bathrooms designated for clients in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap. Bathrooms in resident’s rooms have a towel and soap. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. A tour of all clients bedrooms were conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting and appropriate furnishing.

LPA advised facility to contact County Public Health and Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms or COVID-19 + in the facility. Facility has PPE which is stored and staff was donning face masks during the Required 1 year inspection. (Report continued on LIC 809C)