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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 567609672
Report Date: 08/21/2024
Date Signed: 08/21/2024 02:39:39 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 08/21/2024 02:39 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364



FACILITY NAME:MELOS CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
567609672
ADMINISTRATOR:EDWIN PAUL OYASANFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:348 W AVENIDA DE LOS ARBOLESTELEPHONE:
(805) 590-6386
CITY:THOUSAND OAKSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91360
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 5DATE:
08/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:54 AM
MET WITH:Edwin Paul OyasanTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:54AM. LPA initially met with facility staff; Administrator Edwin Paul Oyasan arrived shortly after the visit began. Entrance interview conducted.

Beginning at 11:03AM, the LPA, along with Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed:

Hardwired combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 01:09PM and were functional at the time of the visit. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and last serviced on 04/25/2024.

BEDROOMS: There are 4 (four) total bedrooms; 3 (three) are for private resident use and 1 (one) is designated for shared use. The LPA observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. 2 (two) full bedrails were observed on Resident #1 (R1)'s bed and 1 (one) full bedrail was observed on Resident #2 (R2)'s bed. Neither R1 nor R2 are on hospice.

RESTROOMS: The LPA observed 2 (two) restrooms in the facility; 1 (one) is for shared use and 1 (one) is designated for private resident use. Resident restrooms were observed to be clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. Water temperature was measured in both resident restrooms and measured within the required range.

COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and good condition. At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The LPA observed the required postings in the common area. A fireplace was observed in the living room to be adequately screened and inaccessible to residents in care. Auditory exit alarms were functional at the time of the visit. Report Continued on LIC 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kristin HeffernanTELEPHONE: (818) 596-4493
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly DulekTELEPHONE: (951) 836-3170
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/21/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364


FACILITY NAME: MELOS CARE HOME

FACILITY NUMBER: 567609672

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 08/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87608(a)(5)(B)
Postural Supports
(B) Bed rails that extend the entire length of the bed are prohibited except for residents who are currently receiving hospice care and have a hospice care plan that specifies the need for full bed rails.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 2 residents (R1 & R2) were observed with full bedrails and R1 is not on hospice nor does R1 have a physician's orders for bedrails and R2 has 1 (one) full bedrail and a doctor's order for bedrails, but is not on hospice which poses a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/04/2024
Plan of Correction
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Administrator agreed to remove the full bedrails from both R1 and R2's beds. Administrator will obtain a physician's order for half bedrails and will only utilize half bedrails for R1 and Administrator will switch R2's bed rail to a half bedrail and provide proof of correction to CCL by POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87705(c)(5)
Care of Persons with Dementia
(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (5) Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment as specified in Section 87458, Medical Assessment, and a reappraisal done at least annually, both of which shall include a reassessment of the resident's dementia care needs.

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Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 residents (R3 and R4) both have a dementia diagnosis, but had medical assessments more than one year old, which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/04/2024
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Administrator will obtain a current medical assessment for both R3 and R4 and will provide proof to CCL by POC due date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kristin HeffernanTELEPHONE: (818) 596-4493
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly DulekTELEPHONE: (951) 836-3170
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/21/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: MELOS CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 567609672
VISIT DATE: 08/21/2024
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OUTDOOR SPACE: The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for resident use. All exits and passageways were observed to be free of hazards. No bodies of water were observed on the premises.

KITCHEN: Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Knives and cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and properly stored at the time of the visit.

A locked garage was observed adjacent to the kitchen and contained extra food, emergency food & water supply, storage, and laundry area.

RECORD REVIEW: Staff and resident records were reviewed for documents including, but not limited to: health screening, TB test, staff training records, fingerprint clearance, resident physician's report, needs and service appraisal, and personal rights. 5 (five) resident records were reviewed. 2 (two) residents with a diagnosis of dementia did not have current annual medical assessments. The medical assessment for Resident #3 (R3) was dated 04/28/2023 and the medical assessment for Resident #4 (R4) was dated 08/15/2023. 5 (five) staff files reviewed were complete and contained all required documents.

INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. LPA also reviewed the facility's emergency disaster plan, which was observed to be complete and updated annually, as required. Emergency drills are conducted quarterly.

MEDICATION REVIEW: Medications for 2 (two) residents were observed. Both 2 (two) of 2 (two) residents' medications were observed to be maintained and administered in compliance with regulation. LPA provided Administrator with the Department's RCFE Medication Guide via email.

INTERVIEWS: Throughout the visit, LPA interviewed 2 (two) residents and 2 (two) staff. No concerns were identified.

During today's visit, LPA obtained a copy of the facility's liability insurance.

The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or CA Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kristin HeffernanTELEPHONE: (818) 596-4493
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly DulekTELEPHONE: (951) 836-3170
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2024
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