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32 | Continued from LIC809....
LPA reviewed first aid kit and it contained the necessary items. LPA also reviewed client files to determine if residents have medical assessments on file. All client files reviewed contain required documents and are current. LPA observed required postings throughout the facility. Drills are conducted quarterly and the last drill was May 5, 2023. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms were observed to be operable. No firearms or ammunition are stored in the facility. Administrator, Maryline Siadto's certificate expires 10/29/2024.
LPA reviewed facility records to ensure staff have received required training and criminal record clearances. During a review of S3 records it was determined that S3 did not have background clearance on file. LPA was informed by Administrator that S3 lives at the facility and is in the process of obtaining transfer Background Clearance from prior employer to this facility. Per review of S3's personnel file, start date was June 5, 2023. LPA was informed that S3's last worked on Monday, September 25, 2025. Due to S3 working at the facility prior to having their criminal background clearance transferred, the facility will be cited civil penalties at $100 per day worked per employee (S3) with a maximum of $500. Deficiency cited. All other staff are properly associated to the facility. LPA informed Administrator that S3 is not allowed to provide any care and supervision to residents until proof of background clearance is submitted to the department by the plan of correction date.
LPA reviewed medications and the following deficiencies were observed:
- medications were stored in a locked cabinet in the staff office, however medications were observed to be pre-prepared in medication cups. LPA informed Administrator medication is to be always stored and dispensed from its original container unless it is not prepackaged. Medication that is not prepackaged may stored in medication cups for up to 12 hours (Per title 22 87918).
-LPA requested to review medication log records and was informed that the facility maintains a record log of PRN medications only and not other medication that is regularly given because it is in bubble packs that are dated. LPA informed Administrator that per regulations, facility is to maintain a record system similar to that of MAR that indicates, date, time, and name/initials of staff signing off each time medications are dispensed to residents. |