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Regarding the allegation, "Facility staff are not following infection control guidelines" it was alleged that facility staff did not follow the infection control plan in the plan of operations of the facility by allowing a staff to provide care during an infectious period.
Interviews with staff revealed that S1 was working with residents during the week of February 6th - February 13th 2026. S1 stated they had a doctor's note excusing them from work. Interviews with S1 and S2 confirmed S1 was working with residents during the infectious period and as part of their tasks, preparing meals for residents. Staff unanimously said they tried to contact the administrators to find relief but stated administrators were absent, did not respond to calls, and when they did respond, made promises to get coverage but ultimately did not or fell through.
Records review revealed that S1 had a doctor's note excusing them from work for one week and allowing them to return to normal work duties on February 14, 2026. A handwritten schedule of shifts for the week showed that S1 worked four of the seven days they were sick and excused from work. Review of the infection control plan included in the plan of operation states that "Any care staff who are known to be affected with any illness in a communicable stage should not be allowed to have direct contact with residents or resident food." Regulation review of California Code of Regulations, Title 22 states that facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. As evaluated by a physician, S1 was deemed not "competent" to work during the time period they were infected.
Based on relevant interviews and records review, the preponderance of evidence has been met that alleged violations occurred and are therefore substantiated. Deficiencies are cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (refer to the attached LIC 9099-D). A Plan of Correction was jointly developed with the licensee. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Dr. Mohammad Rahman, to whom a copy of this report, the LIC811 Confidential Names List, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided. |