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32 | A review of Personnel Report LIC 500 (dated: 09/12/24) verified no staff scheduled after 07:00 pm through 07:00 am. From 5:00PM TO 5:06PM LPA and S2 held a conversation, where S2 verified that there are two (2) staff who reside at the facility, overnight. Additionally that the staff present at the facility are able to assist residents as needed. Based on CCLD staff’s record reviews and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division six (6), is being cited. Please see the attached LIC 9099D.
Allegation #5: Staff do not provide a good quality of food to residents in care.
The details of the complaint alleged the facility does not provide a good quality of food to residents. Information provided expressed concern about the quality of food due to the presence of vermin in the facility. On 09/18/24, between 09:38 am – 10:15 am, CCLD staff interviewed (2) out of (2) staff, House Manager and administrator (S1-S2). Both S1 and S2 admitted there has been evidence of vermin in the facility and that pest control service plan with Terminix will be continued. (S1) claimed although there has been evident presence of vermin in the facility, there has been no evidence of vermin contamination of food served to residents in the facility. On 09/18/24, between 10:20 am – 10:50 am, CCLD staff inspected the kitchen pantry and refrigerator. CCLD did not observe any evidence of vermin in the kitchen or food prep area. CCLD observed opened bottles/jars stored in the pantry cabinet: (2) ranch dressing(s), (1) honey mustard dressing, (3) barbecue sauces, (1) ketchup, and (1) sweet and sour sauce. These condiments were not stored properly and should be refrigerated for quality. CCLD observed (2) opened/unsealed bags of pasta and (1) sliced mango in the refrigerator, not stored in an airtight container to preserve its quality. Based on CCLD staff’s record reviews and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division six (6), is being cited. Please see the attached LIC 9099D.
Allegation: #6: Facility has vermin. The details of the complaint alleged the facility has vermin. Information provided claimed there is a presence of mice in the facility and there has been a lack of action taken to address this issue. On 09/18/24, between 09:38 am – 10:15 am, CCLD staff interviewed (2) out of (2) House Manager and administrator (S1-S2). Both admitted there has been evidence of vermin in the facility and that pest control service plan with Terminix will remain in place. (S1) stated the last pest control service was on 08/06/24, which verified the facility has not received any pest control services within the past six (6) weeks. (S1) stated the Terminix pest control service plan is conducted monthly. (S2) claimed that mouse glue board traps are used throughout the facility to tackle this issue. (S2) claimed that facility staff will be more vigilant to ensure screen doors and windows will remain shut and that all screens are in good repair. Report continues, see LIC9099C. |