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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek initiated a Case Management – Deficiencies visit for the purpose of issuing citations for concerns identified during the course of a Technical Advice visit and numerous phone conversations with the Licensee. Due to the situation surrounding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and to implement mitigation measures, today’s visit was conducted telephonically with Maricar Lee, the facility licensee.
During daily telephone conversations the week of 8/9 – 8/13/2021, as well as during a Technical Assistance visit with Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) on site at another of the Licensee's facilities and CCL joining virtually, Licensee Maricar Lee refused to re-admit Resident #1 (R1) from the hospital. Licensee stated there was insufficient staffing for R1 at the facility. CCL provided staffing resources for the Licensee, who the LPA confirmed did in fact have staff available for COVID positive residents. The Licensee indicated there was no room available for R1 at the facility; however, at the time of the Licensee’s statement, no residents were currently residing at the facility and only 4 residents were residing at another of the Licensee’s facilities, which has a licensed capacity of 6. VCPH and the hospital discharge planner indicated R1 was ready for discharge from the hospital as of 8/9/2021. As of today, the resident is still admitted to the hospital and has yet to return to the facility.
The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809-D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code. A telephonic exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided via email. |