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25 | On October 3, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with Caregiver, Mely Garland and Andres Cortez and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Carlito Guevarra joined shortly thereafter.
LPA toured facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. LPA observed living room and dining room to be clean and free from tripping hazards. During this time, residents were sleeping or lying down. Lighting was sufficient and a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees F was maintained. Water temperature throughout the facility bathrooms measured between 144.8- 152.9 degrees F. Bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Carbon monoxide monitors are working properly.
LPA toured the facility kitchen. Water temperature measured at 124.7 degrees F. LPA observed there were sufficient two 2 day supply of perishable and seven 7 day supply of non-perishable food present. During the tour LPA observed an expired gallon of milk in the fridge dated 10/1/2023. Chemicals, sharps and medications were observed to be locked an inaccessible to residents. First aid kit was present. Extra linen was observed to be present. Washer and dryer was observed to be in good working condition.
During the visit LPA reviewed 6 resident files and 4 staff files. All were observed to be current and up to date. Staff records are complete with training logs. During resident record review, LPA observed Resident 1's (R1's) physician report to indicate that R1 is allergic to dairy. According to staff interviewed, R1 was provided with cereal for breakfast this morning. According to the administrator, he believes R1 is only allergic to yogurt and sour cream and will confirm with R1's physician and DPOA.
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.
Report is reviewed with Administrator and a copy is provided with the appeals rights. |