Facility Application
There are two parts to completing the facility application: Part A and Part B. Click this link application to download. The application is organized as follows:
Part A:
Facility Type
Surety Bond: Required to protect client assets
Monthly Operating Budget
Personal Financial Information
Staff Schedule
Medical Evaluation of staff with TB Test
Fingerprint Clearance for all staff.
Emergency Disaster Plan
Facility Sketch
Relocation Sites
Fire Inspection
Administrator Qualifications
Part B:
Job Descriptions
Personnel Policies
Staff Training Program
Facility Program Description
House Rules
Admission Policies
Sample Menu
Control of Property: You must have the title or the lease to the property to submit an application.
Evidence of First Aid Card
Component 1 Orientation Attendance
After you submit your application you will be contacted by a licensed program analyst who reviews your application and inspects your home. The Initial Administrator Course is a good place to learn the laws and regulations that govern the licensing of a facilty. The Administrator Course offered by Eric Brotman Seminars covers the steps involved in obtaining a Facility License.
Application Assistance
For many people, completing the Part A and Part B of the application is overwhelming and would prefer to have someone do it for them. Click here on consultation to learn more.
Communication
Good communication skills are a giant part of being successful. Understanding the perspective and needs of others goes a long way. Many people are surprised when they receive a less than enthusiastic reception when they speak to agency representatives. Agencies such as Community Care Licensing and Regional Center are charged with the responsibility of insuring that the people who provide care and supervision do not exploit individuals for financial gain. Before you contact agencies and get too far along in the process, it is important to do your homework on what the mission of the agency is and how they implement it. Learn the basics of Title 22 (General Regs Title 22) when communicating with Community Care Licensing. When communicating with Regional Center become familiar with Title 17, developmental disability, person centered planning and the philosophy of normalization. By focusing on the agency needs instead of your own you will be seen as a professional and a good communicator who shares a common goal and purpose: providing good care and supervision. It follows the old dictum; the more you give, the more you get.
Like the development of any small business there are many steps involved. And whenever you deal with a government agency, there are hoops to jump through. Remember, California wants people to open up small residential homes. That is why the regulations and laws were created in the first place. My experience is that those individuals who are not deterred by disappointment and are not easily discouraged are the most successful.
