Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) KaSandra Lopez conducted an unannounced Required -1 Year inspection at the facility today. The LPA met caregiver Veronica "Jam" Decano at 10:25 AM and explained the reason for today's visit. Administrator Barbara Browning was contacted at 10:27 AM but was not available by phone.

At 10:28 AM, the LPA, along the caregiver, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. This annual Required - 1 Year inspection has a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures. The following was observed:

KITCHEN : Beginning at 10:28 AM, the kitchen and food storage areas in the garage were observed. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food stored in the kitchen and garage. Cleaning supplies and items that could pose a danger were secured and locked in the garage or locked storage.

Common Areas: The living room area has sufficient seating for the residents and was free of obstruction. Medications are in a locked cabinet in the living room. Beginning at 10:38 AM, the carbon monoxide detector in the hallway and the smoke detectors in the resident bedrooms, living room, and hall way were tested and operational. The fire extinguisher is fully charged but last serviced 02/24/2021. During the inspection, the LPA noticed the digital thermostat in the hallway did not light up and did not appear to be functional. The caregiver turned on the heater using the thermostat and the heater did not turn on. The LPA spoke with Client #1 (C1) who stated the home did not have a functioning heater and they used their blankets when they got cold.

Common Restroom : There is one common hallway restroom for resident use. The restroom had a supply of hand soap and paper towels. Signs regarding infection control and hand washing where posted. The light in the bathroom near the shower was operational. Report continued on LIC 809-C.