| 12-20-23: 80020(a) Fire Clearance. Licensee did not initiate an updated fire clearance procedure after converting the garage and designated recreation room to a staff members living quarters. (Civil penalty issued). The licensee will submit an updated LIC 200 and an updated facility sketch to LPA by 12-22-23 to reflect changes including 2 designated staff living quarters.
12-20-23: 80078(a) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. Resident was on the licensed property without staff presence and supervision. Licensee will now ensure all staff will have a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle for client transportation.
12-20-23: 80022(j) Plan of Operation. Licensee did not update plan of operation to reflect a previously designated recreation room now converted to a staff member’s room, and no longer available to clients.
12-20-23: 80064(a)(3) Administrator Qualifications. Licensee did not exercise knowledge of regulations requiring licensee to update plan of operation and initiate an updated fire clearance.
LPA, LPM and Regional center representative discussed with Licensee the importance for Licensee to maintain adequate supervision for all clients in care, and a plan to ensure a staff is always present to ensure supervision. Additionally, Licensee was made aware of the importance of documenting medication given to clients as clients receive and consume medication to mitigate further medication errors. Licensee stated she has been contracting with an outside consulting company for additional assistance and training of staff. Recent training has been completed for 4 staff members. Licensee stated medication log sheets will now be next to staff as staff assist clients with medication and document as medication is given. Licensee will develop a consistent audit check to ensure medications have been given and documented.
LPA, LPM, and regional center representative discussed with Licensee to procedures for securing an updated fire clearance and what constitutes an updated fire clearance going forward.
The department is requesting the following to be submitted by the Licensee:
1. Updated LIC 500 to reflect Administrator’s hours on duty and all other staff schedule and hours by 12-22-23.
2. Updated LIC 308 to reflect any designated substitute of Administrator by 12-22-23
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