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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Wallace conducted unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection Visit. LPA met with Medication Technician and stated the purpose of today’s visit. LPA was allowed entry into the facility which currently has 37 residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 15. Administrator Certificate expires 09/18/2022.
LPA observed residents during this visit. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant inside and outside to ensure there are no safety hazards to residents. LPA observed the facility conducts fire and disaster drills quarterly and annually. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air and pull alarm system in the facility. Hot water temperature was measured in a resident bathroom and it measured at 106.7 F degrees which is in the required range of 105 to 120 degrees.
LPA observed fire extinguisher tags expired 10/07/2021. LPA verified the last Fire Drill was conducted on 01/25/2022. LPA observed toxins locked up and stored in closet . LPA observed 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishables during this visit.
LPA observed the centrally stored medications area to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The first aid kit contained the required items such as sterile dressings, bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometers, antiseptic solution and guide.
LPA reviewed (6) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff currently have First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. LPA reviewed 8 resident files which have all Community Care Licensing (CCL) documents as required. LPA reviewed 3 of resident medication files, which were completed .
See deficiency cited from California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. See LIC 809-D. Immediate Civil Penalty of $500.00 assessed. Failure to correct the deficiency may result in additional civil penalties.
An exit interview was conducted with medication technician. LPA left copies of reports and appeal rights with medication technician. |