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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alviso and Contreras arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management inspection, on 2/18/25 at approximately 10:00am, and met with Administrator Arthur Alcones.
The purpose of the case management inspection is to cite observed deficiencies that are not related to the complaint inspection of earlier this am, 2/18/25.
LPAs observed numerous over-the-counter medications on R2's side bed table in their room. Resident's medications are provided by staff assistance. Resident does not centrally store and/or handle own medications, per interviews. This deficiency will be cited, 87465(h)(1)(C )(2) Incidental Medical and Dental Care- Because of potential dangers related to the medication itself, or due to physical arrangements in the facility and the condition or the habits of other persons in the facility,Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication, see LIC809D. LPA obtained photos.
LPAs observed a facility bathroom that is under renovations unlocked, making tools stored in the bathroom accessible to residents in care, and observed trip hazards, a lip of some tile fitted on the floor, and the hole in the floor where the toilet was removed. There is no door knob lock on the bathroom door leaving all accessible to residents in care. This deficiency will be cited, 87309(a)Storage Space and Access-Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage, see LIC809D. LPA obtained photos.
Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties.
Exit interview conducted with Administrator/Licensee Arthur Alcones.
Appeal Rights provided to the Administrator. |