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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an unannounced case management deficiencies visit. LPA went to the facility to deliver findings for a complaint that is associated with the facility, due it being the same location. However due to a change of ownership, a new license number was issued. LPA observed the following deficiencies:
At the time of LPAs visit, the facility food supply did not meet the requirements as having a 2 day supply of perishable, and a 7 day supply of non perishable food items. Proof of purchase is to be provided to LPA by 5:00pm on today's date. A citation was not issued as facility staff went shopping during LPAs visit.
LPA conducted interviews and it was reported that the facility has bed bugs. LPA observed for there to be 3 bottle of bed bug killer inside the staff office. LPA conducted a tour of the interior of the facility and observed for some mattresses to not be in plastic as reported. Facility staff went to the store to purchase mattress covers during LPAs visit. Proof of the purchase it to be provided to LPA by 5:00pm on today's date.
The facility staff stated that precautions are being taken to rectify the bed bug issue, however the exterminator has not been out to the facility, a date could not be provided as to when the last time the exterminator had come out. Per Administrator Andrea Scott the facility is having a barbecue tomorrow 12/13/23, and while the residents are enjoying the festivities the building will be bombed, the heat turned up and steamed. Andrea reported that the facility has taken precautions to rid the facility of bed bugs as there were identified cracks that were recently sealed on 12/11/23.
LPA observed three residents to have bites on their body, as well as scratches. Resident's also reported having bed bugs in their hair. Per conducted interviews the facility has had bed bugs for at least three (3) months. Based on reports from the residents, observation of visible bites and scratches, bed bug spray as well as self admission of bed bugs, a deficiency is binge issued on the attached 809D, in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8).
An exit interview was conducted, and copy of appeal rights were provided to Andrea Scott, Administrator. |