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25 | On 4/22/2022 at about 11:15AM, Community Care Licensing (CCL) Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaclyn Avila, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Laura Munoz, and Regional Manager (RM) Alycia Berryman arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit regarding facility compliance, CCL met with Administrator Samantha Guarino and Executive Director Eric Perry and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the visit, CCL completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. CCL ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N95 and Surgical masks.
CCL met with Administrator Samantha Guarino in the facility's admin office. CCL interviewed the Administrator regarding staffing numbers, Administrator duties and resident needs. CCL toured the facility with facility designee Eric Perry. This facility currently has 6 resident's in care. 2 of 6 residents are receiving hospice care services. CCL staff observed 2 caregivers, 1 cook and the Administrator on duty during today's visit. In addition, CCL staff reviewed resident records while at the facility.
Based on interviews, observations and records review, the facility is currently understaffed to meet the needs of residents in care. It was learned that shifts run 12 hours and there is 1 staff working during the overnight shift. CCL observed 2 (R1 and R2) of 6 residents who are documented 2 person assists as well as 1 (R3) of 6 resident's who are documented as a fall risk. During interviews with staff, staff indicated they would not be able to independently assist R3 if R3 fell.
With the information above, the facility is being cited today per CCR, Title 2, Section 87411(a) as it has been identified that the facility will need additional staffing to meet the needs of the current residents in care.
Citations issued on the attached LIC809D. Exit interview and copy of report and appeal rights provided. |