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32 | In addition, residents have not had showers and facility is only able to give sponge baths by heating water. LPA measured hot water temperature on residents faucets and 3 out of 3 residents' bathroom faucets measure between 60.2 degrees F and 60.4 degrees F falling out of required Title 22 Regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F. Facility heat was not working and off, facility was at a cold temperature with residents in sweaters, blankets, and some with a knit cap. (see picts) When this incident occurred, Department was never contacted by facility regarding this issue. Administrator stated that plumbers started working on this issue on 2/16/2022 and that 3/2/2022 they finished the job and facility was waiting for plumber to contact PG&E to turn power back on. During today's visit on 3/3/2022, Administrator Tina stated that the gas situation actually started on 2/23/2022 and plumbers started working on 2/24/2022. Facility administrator was able to get PG&E to do an emergency ticket, and heat & hot water is back on today 3/3/2022. Based on observations and interviews facility had no heat or hot water from 2/23/2022 until 3/2/2022. (see confidential name list, LIC 809-D)
According with complaint allegation "There is no heat at the facility.”, and “There is no hot water.” there were related observations made during visit. Based on LPAs' observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.
In addition, meeting has been scheduled for Monday March 07, 2022 at 2 PM to discuss areas of concern and non-compliance. The Licensee and Administrators attendance is required.
Appeal of Rights Given.
The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights provided. |