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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Salia Walker conducted an unannounced Case Management- Deficiencies inspection at the facility today due to deficiencies observed during the investigation of complaint control # 29-AS-20211124110542.
At 12:09 p.m., the LPA observed two (2) medication boxes on top of the facility dining room table accessible to residents in care. The LPA informed staff #1 (S1) who was in the kitchen prepare meals, and S1 immediately locked and secured the medication. The LPA informed the Administrator upon arrival, and the Administrator confirmed that they would ensure that medications remain locked and inaccessible. The LPA advised the administrator that the facility was previously cited for accessible medication on 08/24/2021 under regulation 87465(h)(2), and therefore the facility will be issued civil penalties for a repeat violation. The administrator acknowledged, and confirmed staff will be retrained on section 87465(h)(2).
At 1:47 p.m., it was communicated that Resident #1 (R1) has refused all medication for approximately two (2) weeks. An incident report was not submitted to the Department, notifying the Department of the incidents. The Administrator stated that R1’s Hospice agency was notified, and the Hospice Agency stated they would notify R1’s PCP. The LPA advised the administrator, written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency within seven days of any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident. . The LPA also advised the administrator that the facility was previously cited failure to report on 08/24/2021 under regulation 87211(a)(1)(D), and therefore the facility will be issued civil penalties for a repeat violation. The administrator acknowledged, and stated that the facility will be notifying all incidents pertaining to residents in the future to CCLD.
Pursuant to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Civil penalties assessed for the repeat violations. $100 will be assessed per day until the deficiencies are corrected. Exit interview conducted, and appeal rights discussed. A copy of the report and appeal rights were issued. |