Routine inspection·November 8, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA) Paola Guerrero and License Program Manager (LPM) Efren Malagon made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPAs met with Facility Administrator Julinda Rodriguez and Sherly Mandagi. LPAs toured the facility and went over COVID-19 best practices for infection control and prevention with the Facility Administrator. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing Division guidelines for COVID-19 testing, isolating/quarantining clients and properly caring for clients with COVID-19 positive results and/or exposures. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the proper use and disposal of PPE. The entrance of the facility has a check in process for visitors that includes a temperature and symptom check. The staff working at the facility were all wear proper face masks. The clients have hand sanitizer available to them throughout the facility, and the bathrooms were stocked with hand soap and paper towels. The facility has postings throughout for proper cough etiquette, proper hand washing procedure, and/or social distancing guidelines. LPAs requested to inspect the facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply. The facility has adequate amount of PPE supplies. While touring the facility with administrator Sherly Mandagi LPA noticed that there were a lot of items blocking the water heater which can be a potential risk. Administrator indicated that they would work on removing the items and administrator will be providing pictures. LPA also noticed two additional rooms were added onto the garage however, county of San Bernardino did confirm that the facility does have permits for the added structure. LPA will follow up with fire department to ensure that the facility has an updated fire clearance if not LPA will request the home to be inspected by fire department. The facility will be issued a type B deficiency. One (1) deficiency was issued per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report (LIC809), and the appeal rights were discussed and provided to Facility Administrator Juliana Rodriguez