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32 | unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Regarding: Licensee does not ensure staff are provided adequate PPE supplies.
LPA interviewed 6 staff members 4 of the 6 felt that there was adequate PPE. 1 felt that there should be more gowns available for staff to use and 1 felt that there was not enough PPE. Based on a review of the information collected during these interviews, the Department found the above allegation to be unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Regarding: Licensee did not prevent an outbreak of an infectious disease.
The Administrator at the time of this complaint, Toni Jones, contacted Sacramento County Public Health regarding a number of residents exhibiting a rash and itchiness. This was done for transparency and to seek guidance. Jones had the washer and dryer serviced and also ordered a pest control to spray for common bugs and spiders. Jones also purchased a tea tree oil body wash for residents and increased the number of showers. Jones emailed this LPA with an update regarding the measures they were taking at the facility on 01/16/26. A training was conducted on 11/24/25 on skin conditions, including scabies. Any resident with a suspicious rash was sent out or the in-house would evaluate. When a resident had a suspicious rash, PPE was set up in front of their room for staff to use and they were isolated until the treatment period was completed.
LPA reviewed the medical records for R1, R2, R3 and R4. All were treated with medications that typically treat scabies, however, only one doctor indicated that the treatment was for scabies. No skin scraping test was completed to verify diagnosis. Reyes stated that in order to protect the residents of their community, they made sure that any resident exhibiting a suspicious rash and/or itching was evaluated, and that those residents' rooms received a deep cleaning and that all of their clothing was washed in hot water. Reyes stated they followed their infection control protocol. There was not a preponderance of evidence to establish whether there was an infectious disease. Based on the interviews above, most of the staff interviewed felt that they had the necessary PPE. Based on interviews and record reviews, the Department found the above allegation to be unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
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