Facility Evaluation Report

On today's date around 11:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mai Thao arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the infection control domain. LPA met with Katherine Handrix (Staff 1, S1) and Vicky Reeder (Staff 2, S2), care staff and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N95. In addition, LPA was screened by staff.

LPA toured facility with staff to ensure health and safety of clients in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: staff room, 2 bathrooms, 2 shared client rooms, kitchen, common area, outside area, and dining area. During the inspection, S1 informed LPA that all 6 clients are not attending day program because Client 1 (C1) was not feeling well. S1 stated that C1 is having a cough and runny nose since 2/19/2022. Around 12pm, LPA and S1 observed there to be no isolation room. LPA spoke with Licensee/Administrator Alma Amaya at approximately 12:09pm, Licensee stated that Licensee is aware that C1 has symptoms of COVID-19. Licensee stated that that the C1's has symptoms of COVID-19, but primary care doctor was not contacted for C1's changes in health condition.

LPA and Staff completed the infection control domain and citations were observed.

The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights provided. A copy of this report was left at the facility.