1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to issue a related deficiency to complaint findings issued on April 12, 2022. LPA met with Administrator, Kathleen Gilbey, 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 April 12, 2022, the Department concluded a complaint investigation(#25-AS-20211027124047) which substantiated the allegations that 1) Staff did not adhere to physician orders regarding a resident; 2) Staff did not protect a resident from alcohol poisoning and 3) Staff did not provide adequate supervision to residents.
The Department further reviewed the findings and supporting documentation, including hospital medical records and a letter written by resident's (R1) physician on/around November 2017, following the first incident of resident purchasing and consuming a large amount of alcohol leading to alcohol poisoning. Resident's updated care plan and emergency information sheet both also documented, prior to the second incident of alcohol intoxication occurring in July 2018, that resident could not leave the facility unassisted and purchase or consume alcohol, On July 13, 2018, staff took resident to the store during an outing where resident purchased (2) bottles of vodka and were negligent in allowing resident to purchase and consume alcohol resulting in a second incident of alcohol poisoning.
The Department has determined that based on documentation reviewed, 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. |