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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 Mary Jean Catacutan.
Initial application: To operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, with a capacity of 6 residents was submitted to the department for licensure.
Fire clearance: Orange County Fire Authority granted the Fire Clearance August 7, 2024
Structure:
The facility is a single level structure, with an attached garage. There’s a total of 8 bedrooms (5 resident & 3 staff), one living room space, one dining area, and four bathrooms (2 residents & 2 staff). 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 in resident bathrooms. Hot water temperature measured in the range of 112.6 – 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: 4 of 4 burners were operational on the gas stove. Sharps and hazardous cleaning chemicals are kept locked under the kitchen sink. Sharps are separated from the chemicals. Applicant was reminded to keep the items apart to prevent cross contamination. Food Service: LPA Haley observed a perishable and non-perishable food supply that meets resident requirements in the kitchen. An addition perishable and non-perishable food supply was observed in the garage. Office Area: N/A There is no designated office area. Laundry: There's a laundry area in the garage equipped with a washer and dryer. Toxins: All toxic chemicals and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents and locked under the sink. Additional chemicals are stored in the locked garage. Resident & Staff Files: Resident and staff files will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen near the dining room.
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