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25 | On 2-15-24 Sarah Benson Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) met with Carey Eppler Bussiness Office Manager to conducted this unannounced probation visit as directed by the Stipulation and Wavier; and Order; dated February 25, 2022.
LPA toured the facility including but not limited to: memory care, kitchen, hallways and common areas.
LPA reviewed the Stipulation and Waiver; and Order, regarding COVID protocols. Per the Stipulation and Waiver; and Order, section F states, "Respondents shall take reasonable steps to inform direct care employees, how to follow applicable current COVID protocols. These protocols shall be followed until the facility receives notice from the Department that COVID protocols have been rescinded." These orders have been rescinded due to the State of Emergency being declared over per Provider Information Notices (PIN) PIN 23-04-CCLD, and PIN 23-07-ASC. The mandates ended April 3, 2023. The PINS may be found on https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/adult-senior-care
The facility shall follow all Local and State COVID protocols; whichever is stricter. The facility shall also follow all Local and State COVID protocols upon learning of a possible exposure and/or positive COVID cases. The administrator has set up monthly meetings with the county infection control specials for Siskiyou county health department to train and inform staff of infection control protocol.
During the visit and a phone call with Dianna Mote Regional VP Operations, it was discovered the facility has no administrator.
The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties.
Exit interview conducted, a copy of the report, and appeal rights provided to Carey Eppler.
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