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32 | in the freezer and taken out for mealtimes, however due to the residents not liking the precooked meals, the meals were no longer precooked. LPA was informed that chicken is rarely served, that it is normally sandwiches and overall terrible. The allegation of Facility does not provide meals of the quality and quantity to meet the needs of the residents is SUBSTANTIATED.
Facility does not have adequate food supplies on hand.
At the time of LPAs visit there was a full deep freezer, a cabinet and refrigerator with food in the garage as well as a refrigerator inside of the kitchen. The supply was more than the 2 day supply of perishable and a 7 day supply of nonperishable food items. The vegetables (green onion, tomato) were fresh. However, In addition, food is reported to have been brought from the food bank, as well as staff are bringing food in with them from the store or fast food restaurants to ensure that the residents are being served complete meals. An example provided of if dinner is supposed to be grilled chicken then it would be grilled chicken, with mashed potatoes, but no veggies to accompany the main course. The allegation of Facility does not have adequate food supplies on hand is SUBSTANTIATED.
Facility is not disposing of expired or abandoned medications.
LPA observed five (5) maroon containers sitting in the corner on the inside of the living room that contained medications of previous residents. LPA inquired as to what the plan is for the medications, staff on duty did not know. Additionally, there were not any medication destruction records available for review. The allegation of Facility is not disposing of expired or abandoned medications is SUBSTANTIATED.
Refrigerated foods are not stored properly.
At 12:35pm LPA toured the kitchen and observed a bowl of potato salad and a bowl of peaches left uncovered inside of the refrigerator. Based on observation the allegation of Refrigerated foods are not stored properly is SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, 9099D and appeal rights was provided to Caregiver Traci Brown. |
Deficiency Type
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Request Denied: Appeal Not Submitted Timely
Type A
12/21/2021
Section Cited
CCR
87464(h)(2) | 1
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7 | Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services: Centrally stored medications shall be kept in a safe locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees. LPA observed medication in staffs room to be accessible to clients and visitors. Based on observation this requirement is not met as evidenced by the closet being unlocked 1 out of 1 times. This poses an immediated health and safety risk to persons in care.
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7 | Licensee agrees to provide training to all staff on the importance of keeping all medications locked at all times when not in use. POC is due by 5pm on the due date indicated. |
Type B
01/04/2022
Section Cited
CCR
87555(b)(9) | 1
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7 | 87555 General Food Service Requirements
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (9) Procedures which protect the safety, acceptability and nutritive values of food shall be observed in food storage, preparation and service. Based on observation the licensee did not properly store food on 2 out of 2 times. This poses a potential health and saftery risk to persons in care.
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7 | Licensee agrees to conduct an inservice on proper food storage by the 5 pm on the due date indicated. |
Request Denied: Appeal Not Submitted Timely
Type B
01/04/2022
Section Cited
CCR
87625(b)(2) | 1
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7 | 87625 Managed Incontinence
(b) In addition to Section 87611, General Requirements for Allowable Health Conditions, the licensee shall be responsible for the following: 2) Ensuring that incontinent residents are checked during those periods of time when they are known to be incontinent, including during the night. Based on interview the licensee did not ensure that resident was checked at least 1 out of 1 time., this poses a potential health, and saftery risk to persons in care.
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7 | Licensee agrees to have staff document in resident logs that checks and incontinent care has been completed. The POC is due by 5pm on the due date indicated. |
Request Denied: Appeal Not Submitted Timely
Type B
01/04/2022
Section Cited
HSC
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7 | Health and Safety Code section
(c) "Care and supervision" means the facility assumes responsibility for, or provides or promises to provide in the future, ongoing assistance with activities of daily living without which the resident’s physical health, mental health, safety, or welfare would be endangered. Assistance includes assistance with taking medications, money management, or personal care. Based on interviews the licensee did not assist resident when requested. This poses a potential health, safety or person rights risk to persons in care. | 1
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7 | The Licensee agrees to conduct an inservice on care and service, as well as review job descritption. Proof is to be submitted by 5pm on the due date indicated. |
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Request Denied: Appeal Not Submitted Timely
Type B
01/04/2022
Section Cited
CCR
87464(4) | 1
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7 | 87464 Basic Services
(4) Personal assistance and care as needed by the resident and as indicated in the pre-admission appraisal, with those activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, bathing and assistance with taking prescribed medications, as specified in Section 87608, Postural Supports. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview the licensee did not assistance 2 out of 2 residents with their hygiene needs, this poses a potential health safety and personal rights risk to persons in care. | 1
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7 | Licensee agrees to create a shower log. Proof of correction is to be be submitted to the department by 5pm on the due date indicated. |
Type B
01/04/2022
Section Cited
CCR
87555(b)(26) | 1
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7 | 87555 General Food Service Requirements: (b) The following food service requirements shall apply:(26) Supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: based on observation and interview the licensee did not ensure adequate food supplies on hand at minimum 2 out of 2 times. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care. | 1
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7 | Licensee agrees to submit receipts according to facility menu posted to ensure the residents are served complete meals. Proof of correction is to be submitted by 5pm on the due date indicated. |
Type B
01/04/2022
Section Cited
CCR
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7 | 87555 General Food Service Requirements: (a) The total daily diet shall be of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the residents and shall meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not ensure meals of quality and quantity are being served on 1 out of 1 time. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. | 1
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7 | Licensee agrees to conduct an inservice on blood borne pathogens Proof of correction is to be submitted by 5pm on the due date indicated. |
Type B
01/04/2022
Section Cited
CCR
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7 | 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (i) Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termination of services, not returned to the issuing pharmacy, nor retained in the facility as ordered by the resident’s physician and documented in the resident’s record nor disposed of according to the hospice’s established procedures or which are otherwise to be disposed of shall be destroyed in the facility by the facility administrator and one other adult who is not a resident. Both shall sign a record, to be retained for at least three years, which lists the following: This requrement is not met by Licensee having 5 containers full of medication the need to be destoryed. This poses a potential risk to persons in care. | 1
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7 | Licensee agrees to dispose of medication. Medication destruction record will be submitted to the dept by 5pm on the due date indicated. |