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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 019201041
Report Date: 04/21/2022
Date Signed: 04/21/2022 10:39:33 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 04/21/2022 10:39 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:CARING HANDSFACILITY NUMBER:
019201041
ADMINISTRATOR:MORALES, MERCEDESFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:3536 MURPHY STREETTELEPHONE:
(925) 330-5129
CITY:LIVERMORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94550
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 5DATE:
04/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:35 AM
MET WITH:Mary Calica, CaregiverTIME COMPLETED:
10:45 AM
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On 4/21/2022 at 8:35AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with caregiver, Mary Calica. LPA spoke with licensee, Mercedes Morales who stated she was unable to be at the facility and gave authorization to caregiver to sign the reports.

Upon entry, LPA's temperature was checked and asked to fill out visitor's log. LPA observed hand sanitizer at screening station. LPA toured facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, garage, and outdoor areas. LPA observed cough etiquette, signs & symptoms, and physical distancing are posted in the common areas. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap and paper towel. Hand washing posters were posted at sinks and bathrooms.

During record review, LPA observed visitors log and temperature log for both residents and staff. LPA observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. LPA observed PPE, food supplies, and paper supplies are sufficient.

At 9:00AM, LPA observed R1 and R2 had full bed rails. However, residents were not on hospice care. Staff removed full bed rails during visit.

At 9:45AM, LPA observed S1 does not have health screening completed. LPA observed S1 had negative chest x-ray during record review.

The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in civil penalties.

Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Grace LukTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARING HANDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 019201041

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87608(a)(5)(B)
Postural Supports
(B) Bed rails that extend the entire length of the bed are prohibited except for residents who are currently receiving hospice care and have a hospice care plan that specifies the need for full bed rails.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having full bed rails for R1 and R2 who is not on hospice care which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/22/2022
Plan of Correction
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Staff removed full bed rail during visit.

Deficiency cleared during inspection.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Grace LukTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Document Has Been Signed on 04/21/2022 10:39 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARING HANDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 019201041

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87411(f)
Personnel Requirements - General
(f) All personnel, including the licensee and administrator, shall be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.  Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test, performed by a physician not more than six (6) months prior to or seven (7) days after employment or licensure.  A report shall be made of each screening, signed by the examining physician.  The report shall indicate whether the person is physically qualified to perform the duties to be assigned, and whether he/she has any health condition that would create a hazard to him/herself, other staff members or residents.  A signed statement shall be obtained from each volunteer affirming that he/she is in good health.  Personnel with evidence of physical illness or emotional instability that poses a significant threat to the well-being of residents shall be relieved of their duties.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a staff that did not complete their health screening which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/06/2022
Plan of Correction
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Licensee has agreed to obtain health screening for S1 and submit a copy of the health screening to CCLD by POC date.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Grace LukTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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