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Facility Evaluation Report

Cole Vocational Services - Simi Valley, Simi Valley01/03/2025Licence 565850062

Capacity45
Census28
Date signed01/17/2025 04:15:10 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced for a required one-year annual inspection today. Upon arrival, LPA met with Staff and explained the reason for the visit. Program Manager, Brent Bischoff arrived shortly after.

At approx 11:40 a.m., toured the physical plant to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was noted during the plant tour:

The day program operates from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There are twenty-eight (28) individuals, and thirteen (13) program staff present today. The day program is currently staffed appropriately with the necessary staff to consumer ratios of 1:3. The facility has six (6) activity rooms, a conference room, several offices, and a food/service area.

Common Areas: LPA observed the kitchen area. Kitchen appliances appeared clean and were in operable condition at the time of the visit. Knives and sharps were observed in a locked cabinet. There are two (2) fire extinguishers throughout the facility; they all were fully charged and were last serviced 11/15/2024. Carbon monoxide detectors are wired and operational at the time of the visit. The last fire inspection was completed in November of 2024 and was found to be in compliance with Fire Code Regulations at the time of inspection. Fire and earthquake drills conducted within the last 6 months as per regulation; the last one was conducted on December 2024.

No bodies of water noted at the time of the visit. Activities are both designed for both as individuals and as a group. The LPA observed staff interacting with individuals during time of visit. Equipment used for activities was in good condition at the time of the visit. No obstructions or hazards were observed inside or out.

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