Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valeria Conway conducted a required annual inspection today at 9:23 A.M. Upon arrival, LPA met with Case Manager I (CMI), Tallulah Hearon. CMI explained that Program Manager/Administrator, Lisa Oviedo and Assistant House Coordinator (AHC), Dante Goglia will not be present during today’s visit. At 9:28 A.M. CMI contacted AHC via telephone. CMI transferred the call to LPA and explained the reason for the visit. AHC authorized Program Team Lead (PTL) from “House of Transition”, Francine Figueroa to sign today’s report. LPA met with PTL at 10:10 A.M. and the reason for the visit was explained, Entrance interview conducted.

At 9:58 A.M., LPA, PTL and facility’s nurse, Wendy McCain conducted a physical plant tour inside and outside areas to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed:

KITCHEN: The facility is equipped with two separate kitchens. Kitchen A is used to cook clients’ meals by staff. Kitchen B is used by clients to store their own food as well as leftovers. Kitchens were equipped with fixtures and appliances that appeared clean and functional. Knives and sharps are stored in a locked cabinet in Kitchen A. There is a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates and food labels. Starting at 9:58 A.M. hot water in Kitchen A and B measured within regulations.

BEDROOMS: There were 15 single occupancy bedrooms designated for client use. Client bedrooms were observed properly furnished, including adequate supplies of bedding and linen, with sufficient lighting.