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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 107209222
Report Date: 03/21/2023
Date Signed: 03/21/2023 05:28:09 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710



FACILITY NAME:HAND IN HAND CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
107209222
ADMINISTRATOR:PETIL, DIVINAFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:4361 W. FREMONT AVETELEPHONE:
(559) 389-0315
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93722
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/21/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:57 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Brown arrived unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection.
LPA met with and explained the purpose of the visit with Licensee Ronald Sandone and Interim Administrator (AD) Yolonda Casttigador.

During this visit, LPA toured the facility. Furniture and flooring in common rooms observed to be in good repair with adequate lighting throughout. Resident bedrooms have required furnishings, lighting and linens. LPA observed hand washing signs and required items in bathrooms. Resident hygiene supplies were properly stored. The kitchen observed clean, in good repair with necessary items and appliances. LPA observed required food supply, paper products and PPE. Knives, cleaning/disinfecting supplies and chemicals are locked and stored separate from food. Facility has designated visitation areas available inside and out. LPA observed a self-releasing gate and windows have screens in good repair. Doors and passageways are unobstructed throughout the home and outside. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors present and in working order. Emergency & Disaster Plan and Infection Control Procedures reviewed; Administrator Certification expires 8/12/24. LPA conducted resident and staff file reviews and interviews.

Deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations on the attached LIC 9099-D.

An exit interview was conducted and Plan of Correction was developed. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were discussed and left with Ronald Sandone, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.

LPA requested the following updated forms by 4/4/2023: Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308), Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Surety Bond (LIC 402 if applicable), Personnel Report (LIC 500), Emergency Disaster Plan (610E), Client Roster (LIC 9020), Current Liability Coverage,
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sergiy PidgirnyTELEPHONE: (559) 246-0610
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katie BrownTELEPHONE: (559) 498-9964
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: HAND IN HAND CARE HOME

FACILITY NUMBER: 107209222

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87412(a)
Personnel Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on Interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 staff personnel records, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/04/2023
Plan of Correction
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AD has agreed to conduct an audit of all resident files and employee files. A checklist for resident and employee files will be completed for each resident. Missing items will be completed and added. A complete checklist will be provided to CCLD by the due date. LIC311F provided by LPA.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87465(d)(3)
Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services
(d) If the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for a prescription or nonprescription PRN medication, and is unable to communicate his/her symptoms clearly, facility staff designated by the licensee, shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration, provided all of the following requirements are met: (3) The date and time the PRN medication was taken, the dosage taken, and the resident's response shall be documented and maintained in the resident's facility record.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 resident MAR record reviews, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/04/2023
Plan of Correction
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AD has agreed to implement the use of a PRN log which includes all required documentation. A log will be placed in each resident file and used as required. A copy of the log will be provided to CCLD by the due 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: Sergiy PidgirnyTELEPHONE: (559) 246-0610
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katie BrownTELEPHONE: (559) 498-9964
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 03/21/2023 05:28 PM - 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, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710


FACILITY NAME: HAND IN HAND CARE HOME

FACILITY NUMBER: 107209222

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/21/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1569.695(c)
Other Provisions
(c) A facility shall conduct a drill at least quarterly for each shift. The type of emergency covered in a drill shall vary from quarter to quarter, taking into account different emergency scenarios. An actual evacuation of residents is not required during a drill. While a facility may provide an opportunity for residents to participate in a drill, it shall not require any resident participation. Documentation of the drills shall include the date, the type of emergency covered by the drill, and the names of staff participating in the drill.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/04/2023
Plan of Correction
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AD has agreed to create a log and implement quarterly emergency drills which will contain the required information. Per AD, documentation of each drill will be maintained in a binder at the facility. A copy of the drill form will be provided to CCLD by the due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87705(c)(3)
Care of Persons with Dementia
(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (3) In addition to the on-the-job training requirements in Section 87411(d), staff who provide direct care to residents with dementia shall receive the following training as appropriate for the job assigned and as evidenced by safe and effective job performance:

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 for 2 of 2 employees, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/04/2023
Plan of Correction
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AD has agreed to conduct an audit of staff training. Required Dementia and identified missing training will be provided and documented. A completed training log for S1 and S2 will be provided to CCLD which documents all requirements by the due 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: Sergiy PidgirnyTELEPHONE: (559) 246-0610
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katie BrownTELEPHONE: (559) 498-9964
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/21/2023
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