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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jerome Haley made an announced visit for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing evaluation. LPA Haley was greeted and granted entry by applicant Jennifer Ghahyasi.
Initial application: To operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, with a capacity of 6 non-ambulatory residents was submitted to the department for licensure.
Fire clearance: Orange County Fire Authority granted the Fire Clearance May 16, 2024
Structure:
The facility is a single level structure, with an attached garage. There’s a total of 8 bedrooms, 6 of which are used for residents and 2 bedrooms are designated for staff. There’s one living room space, two dining areas, and four bathrooms. Bedrooms (Residents): All bedrooms have the required furnishings: bed, lamp, chair, and storage space. Bathroom(s): Bathrooms are equipped with a working toilet, wash basin, and shower. Grab bars are tightly secured. Hot Water temperature measured in the range of 105.6 and 115.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: 3 of 4 burners were operational on the gas stove. Sharps are locked in a drawer. Food Service: A food supply that meets regulation requirements was observed in the refrigerator. A non-perishable food supply that meets regulation requirements was observed, A sample menu was observed on the refrigerator. Office Area: There's no designated office area. Staff members use the smaller dining room space to work and there’s a fax machine/copy machine in the garage. Laundry: There's a laundry area in the garage with a washer and dryer. Toxins: All toxic chemicals and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents and are stored in a locked cabinet in the garage. Resident & Staff Files: Resident and staff files are stored in a locked cabinet under the fax machine/copier in the locked garage.
Medications/First-Aid Kit: Medications are kept in a locked medication cart that’s stored in the smaller dining room space where the staff members get their work done. A first aid kit with all the required elements is mounted on the wall at the entrance of the facility.
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