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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to issue a related deficiency to complaint findings issued on August 2, 2022. LPA met with Administrator, Pouya Ansari, and explained purpose of inspection. Prior to initiating today's inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols and completed a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. Additionally, LPA was screened per Covid-19 precautionary measures upon entering the community. LPA ensured she applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask.
On August 2, 2022, the Department concluded a complaint investigation (#25-AS-20211104135340) which substantiated the allegation that facility staff did not follow physician’s order to change resident’s (R1) contact lenses. The facility was advised that the incident would be further reviewed by the Department to determine if a $500.00 civil penalty is warranted due to resident having vision worse than 20/400 due to contact lenses not being changed monthly.
The Department reviewed the letter dated August 17, 2020 from resident's optometrist stating that, during an eye exam in August 2020, resident had one contact lens missing and the other one was heavily stained with significant deposits and buildup, indicative that the lens was left in much longer than it should have been due to staff not following physician's orders to change the lenses monthly. The letter further states that resident's eyesight was worse than 20/400, which would significantly affect resident's daily functions.
The Department determined that based on the optometrist's letter, there is sufficient evidence to issue a $500 civil penalty to the facility pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1569.49(c)(1) - a violation that resulted in the injury or illness of a resident.
Today, 8/30/2022, the Department is issuing a Civil Penalty in the amount of $500.
Exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. The Administrator’s signature on these forms acknowledges receipt of these documents. |