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32 | Based on the LPA's investigation, the investigation revealed the following;
Allegation – Staff did not keep the facility free from bed bug infestation. Interviews conducted with residents, communicated that they had beg bugs, but the hadn’t seen any for several days. Interview with S#1 communicated that they had a few months ago, but he got a pest company to come and treat the facility and they seemed to have gotten rid of the bed bugs. Administrator provided the invoices for the pest control. Interview with S#2, communicated that the facility still has bed bugs. The administrator treats the facility but doesn’t get rid of the problem. LPA toured the facility and observed bed bugs in 4 rooms. Rooms #9, 11, 12, 13. The sheet were still stained with the bed bug feces. LPA reviewed the invoices; the pest control has just conducted spot treatments. The interviews, observation, and records reviewed do concur with the above allegation.
Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted and records review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated.
According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA observed the following deficiency and issued a citation.
An exit interview was conducted with Juanita Mitchell, Care giver, and a hard copy of report was provided along with the Appeal Rights. |