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32 | Surrounding Grounds (Outdoors): There was a shaded area with proper furniture for outdoor use. The LPA observed a swimming pool properly gated, locked, and inaccessible to residents in care. The LPA observed all of the following in the back yard between 9:24 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. accessible to residents in care: three ladders, one hammer, one shovel, unlocked toolbox, fertilizer, a full container of bleach, one box of Aleve pills, and four prescription medication bottles (2 with Memantine tablets, and 2 with Simvastatin tablets). Upon observation the administrator locked all medication, and stated they will be cleaning the backyard and make sure all hazardous items to residents are locked and inaccessible to residents in care, due to five out of six residents diagnosed with Dementia.
File review: A review of facility files was initiated at 9:45 a.m. and the following was observed.
The LPA reviewed five (5) of six (6) resident Files. Out of the five files reviewed, the LPA identified that one resident (R3) is missing a physicians report, two residents (R1 & R2) need an updated annual physicians report, due to the diagnosis of dementia, two residents (R1 & R2 ) need an annual Appraisal & Needs and Service Plan report, due to the diagnosis of dementia, and one resident (R4) is missing TB information. The LPA reviewed four (4) out of five (5) staff files and the administrator’s file. Out of the four staff files reviewed, the LPA identified that four out of four staff are missing 3 hours of dementia annual training, 5 hours of annual medication training and 3 out of 4 hours of postural support and prohibited health training hours. The LPA also observed staff (S1) missing TB documents. Upon observation, S1 attempted to obtain TB documents from their physicians, and once they were unsuccessful, S1 went to emergency care to get TB tested and will not return to the home until results are given.
Interviews: During the visit the LPA conducted three (3) resident and three (3) staff interviews. No concerns voiced at this time.
Due to time constraints the LPA will return to complete the annual at a later date.
Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Civil penalty was issued.
Exit interview conducted and copy of the report and appeal rights provided
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