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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christi Coppo arrived at this facility unannounced, to open an investigation into the above allegation. Administrator was not available to come to the facility but was available by phone and allowed for caregiver to sign reports.
Complaint alleges facility not free of ants. LPA observed ants present in resident bathroom in facility. The ants were observed to be coming out of the sink itself and crawling up toward the light switch. Per staff interview, facility is aware of ants, has ant baits in place and they are changed out every two weeks and Terminix comes every 4-6 months. Per Title 22, regualtion 87303(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times.
Based on LPA's observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter 8, are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. |