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25 | On 11/4/24, at 9:50am. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arvin Villanueva arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA initially met with one of the staff on duty (S2) and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility manager, Josephine Singh, was notified of the visit and arrived shortly after. Present during today's visit were 2 residents in care with 3 staff on duty.
LPA Villanueva and S2 toured the physical plant to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. The facility is a one story home located in a residential neighborhood. LPA observed 3 shared resident bedrooms, which were observed to be fully furnished, organized, and free from odors. LPA observed a shared resident bathroom in the hallway. The other bathroom is for staff use, located in staff room (bedroom #1 on the facility sketch). Resident bathroom had toilet paper, paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, and a trash can. Hot water was measured at 108.5*degrees F. Common areas were observed to be furnished and free from odors. The facility temperature thermometer showed a reading of 72*degrees F during this visit. Medications, sharps, and cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The kitchen was observed to be clean, had a food supply to meet Title 22 requirements, and was observed to have an emergency supply of canned food items. The garage area is locked and inaccessible to residents. In the garage houses additional refrigerator and freezer. This area had extra food supplies, cleaning supplies, PPE supplies, and the washer and dryer. Technical Advisory (TA) was provided to ensure freezer temperature is maintained within regulatory standard of 0 degrees F. This was not met as evidenced by the observation of the 2 freezers where both freezers temperature were between 0 and 5 degrees F. The backyard was observed to have an area for sitting and emergency exit path were clear. Fenced and gates were observed to be in good repair. The facility has a pull alarm fire alarm and fire extinguishers with last inspection on 05/14/24. Facility maintains smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and they are tested and found operable during this visit.
LPA reviewed 3 resident files and were found to be in compliance at this time. LPA also reviewed 3 resident medications and were found to be in compliance at this time. LPA reviewed 4 staff files. 1 of 4 staff did not have current First Aid/CPR certificate. LPA also reviewed facility's Infection Control Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan and Disaster Drills record. Facility conducts monthly disaster drill.
LPA requested the following documentation: LIC 500, LIC 308, Surety Bond, and Liability Insurance.
Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) - Title 22, deficiencies are being cited today. An exit interview was held, and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided. |