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25 | On June 9, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced annual infection control inspection. Upon arrival LPA observed the COVID signage postage on the front door. LPA Charitra was greeted by Caregiver, Emely De La Cruz and Administrator, Elizabeth Viducich joined shortly thereafter. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and was screened at entry point, however there was no visitor sign in log. Caregiver was unable to provide screening log documentation for staff, residents and visitors.
LPA toured facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. This is a single story with 7 bedrooms (6 private rooms for residents with a half bath in each room and 1 staff room), and 1 full bathroom. LPA observed the bathrooms to be equipped with liquid hand soap and hand washing signs. LPA advised Adminsitrator to ensure all bathrooms have the following; paper-towels and a covered trash bin. LPA Charitra indicated that hand-towels and bath-towels should not be present in the shared bathrooms. LPA toured the kitchen and advised Administrator to switch out hand-towels for paper-towels and disinfectant wipes.
LPA observed 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable. LPA observed the 30-day PPE supply. Medications and toxins are stored appropriately and inaccessible to residents, however LPA observed sharps drawer to be unlocked and accessible to residents. A comfortable temperature is maintained, lighting is sufficient for comfort. First aid kit was observed to be completed. Extra linen was observed to be present.
Deficiency of the Residential Care Elderly California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 is observed and cited on a LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties.
This report is reviewed and discussed with Administrator; a copy is provided with appeals rights. |