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32 | GARAGE: LPA observed the garage to be locked and inaccessible to clients in care. The garage was observed to contain cleaning supplies, extra care supplies, an extra refrigerator, and an extra freezer. The extra refrigerator was observed to contain resident medications that required refrigeration.
RECORD REVIEW: Record review began at 10:02 AM. 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, consent forms, and personal rights. Four (4) staff files were reviewed. All staff files contained the required documents and trainings. Five (5) resident files were reviewed. One (1) resident’s admission agreement was observed to be missing signatures. One (1) resident file was observed to be missing a property and valuables sheet, a preadmission appraisal, and a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test.
MEDICATION REVIEW: Medication review began at 11:45 AM. Medications for two (2) of five (5) residents were observed. All medications were stored properly and were appropriately documented on their respective centrally stored medication and destruction record sheets. No deficiencies were observed during medication review.
INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the
facility's infection control practices and the facility's emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Emergency disaster drills are conducted quarterly; the facility’s last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 01/04/2025. The facility’s emergency disaster plan is up to date and is adequate. Both the infection control plan and the emergency disaster plan are reviewed/updated annually by the facility’s administrator.
INTERVIEWS: LPA interviewed two (2) residents. The residents interviewed stated that the staff treat them well and are attentive to their needs. Both residents had no concerns with the facility. No staff interviews were able to be conducted at the time of the visit as one (1) staff member had to leave the facility and the Administrator was the only available representative at the time of the visit.
During today’s visit LPA obtained a copy of the facility’s LIC 500, resident roster, and liability insurance. Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Exit interview conducted and copy of the report was issued and appeal rights provided.
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