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32 | Furthermore, during the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with 4 staff members and 3 residents who resides in Assisted Living. Based on staff interviews, S1 stated on 09/11/2020, the facility has been having staffing problems with the PM shift. S3 stated when AM shift arrives, residents have not been changed and residents are so wet that the bed sheets have to be changed.
Based on interviews with 3 residents, 2 of 3 residents stated the facility is understaffed. On 10/12/2020, R1 stated when a resident presses the call button, there are no staff members to assist the residents. R2 stated she has to wait for staff to help her because of lack of workers. R2 stated usually getting food is a half hour late. R2 stated the lack of staffing results in food being late.
Based on facility history, LPA determined there are multiple instances licensee did not ensure the facility was fully staffed. On 07/30/2020, medications were given 30 minutes late due to the facility being understaffed. On 08/29/2020, S3 reported residents' briefs were not changed due to the facility being understaffed. Facility's end of shifts notes indicated R2 and R5 was found with soaked briefs. The facility has experienced insufficient staffing which causes residents needs not being met.
As a result of this investigation, the Department finds these allegations to be substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Deficiency(ies) cited on the LIC 9099-D, per Title 22 Regulations.
An exit interview was conducted with Heather Payne. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report was provided to Heather Payne via email and an electronic email read receipt confirms receiving these documents. |
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10/28/2020
Section Cited
CCR
87411(a) | 1
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7 | 87411(a): Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs... Additional staff shall be employed as necessary to perform ...
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7 | Administrator has hired an am/pm med-tech. Administrator is currently hiring more care staff. Administrator agrees to email LPA a weekly staff schedule, and provide LPA with hiring updates until 11/30/2020. Administrator agrees to email hiring plan statement to LPA by POC date 10/28/2020. |
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Based on interviews and documenation, licensee did not comply with the section 87411(a). LPA observed licensee did not ensure residents basic needs were being met, which poses an immediate health and safety risks to residents in care. | 8
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14 | Administrator agreed to complete a Human resources hiring training course with an outside vendor and submit documentation by 11/06/2020. |
Type B
10/30/2020
Section Cited
CCR
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7 | 87303(a): Maintence and Operation: (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.
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7 | Administrator treated the bed bugs in residents bedrooms and submitted proof to CCLD. Administratror agreed to submit Pest control documentation by 10/28/2020.
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Based on observation and documentation, licensee did not comply with the section 87303(a). On 09/14/2020 incident reports states the facility has bed bugs which poses a potential health and safety risks to residents in care. | 8
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