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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Praveen Singh conducted this unannounced tele-inspection with Executive Director Tracey Ingleman (ED). Due to the present shelter in place order by the Governor, this inspection was conducted via video conference.
It was self reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL) that facility staff reviewed surveillance footage showing S1 slapping R1 on 2/26/21. Facility staff notified the Police Department, CCL, R1's family and the local Ombudsman's office.
During today's inspection, LPA discussed the incident with ED. On 3/1/21, ED was conducting quality control surveillance footage review of S1's transferring technique of residents. In the process of this review, ED observed an incident wherein S1 appeared to slap R1 on the upper back after R1 bumped into S1.
R1 was evaluated for any injuries and placed on alert charting. Facility nurse concluded there were no apparent injuries from the incident. S1 was suspended on 3/1/21 and formally terminated the next day. All staff are scheduled to be retrained in Dementia care, sensitivity and abuse by the end of the month.
The following deficiency is cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiency may result in civil penalties.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report and Appeal Rights provided. |