Routine inspection·May 17, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that six (6) clients live at this facility. There was two (2) staff members present. The Assistant Administrator, Marilyn M Macanig was advised of the annual over the phone. The Caregiver, Rita Gamez conducted and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Six (6) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration : LPA reviewed employee records. Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. Marilyn M Macany Administrator’s certificate expiration date is 06/24/2023. The Administrator submitted her renewal on 08/01/2023 to the Department of Social Services. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a location for sharps in the kitchen. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 74 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 107.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the laundry room. There is a locked closet for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet located in hallway closet. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There is one (1) secured fireplace at this facility. There is not a pool at the facility. There is two (2) secured gates that have a self-latching lock on the northwest and northeast sides of the house. LPA observed emergency supplies and four (4) first aid kits. The last emergency fire drill was conducted on 06/24/2023. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed nine (9) smoke detectors and one (1) carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. There were two (2) fire extinguishers on site, date charged was 04/26/2023. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there are zero (0) deficiencies observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, and a copy of this report was provided to Caregiver, Rita Gamez.