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BETHESDA HOMELicense 0114000612 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Allegation: Facility does not properly store residents' records. LPA conducted inspection with Cynthia Angeles, Yeromnesh "Merry" Tesema, and Rosario "Charo" Quispe Figueroa, and observed residents' files stored in an open shelves readily accessible to anyone. Based on interview and inspection, the two allegations are closed as substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Deficiencies are cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 9099D). Failure to submit proof of corrections by plan of correction due dates and any repeat violation within 12 month period may result in civil penalty. Deficiencies and plan and proof of corrections were discussed with David Martinez. David has to leave and authorized Cynthia to sign and receive this report. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights, LIC9098 Proof of Correction form and copy of this report provided.

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 1569.17(b)(2)(E)Type A

    §1569.17 Fingerprints and criminal records of individuals in contact with clients...(b) (2)(E) Licensed or certified medical professionals are exempt from fingerprint and criminal background check requirements imposed by community care licensing. This exemption does not apply to a person who is a community care facility ...... ,,,,,,,licensee or an employee of the facility.-This requirement is not met as evidenced by;-Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section above for not having the staff fingerprint and associated. A civil penalty is assessed.

  • 1569.269(a)(3)Type B

    §1569.269 Enumerated rights; severability (a) Residents of residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following rights:(3) To confidential treatment of their records and personal information and to approve their release, except as authorized by law.-This requirement is not met as evidenced by: -Based on inspection, the licensee did not comply with the section above for residents' files kept in open shelves readily accessible to anyone.

  • 87468.1(a)Type B

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(15) To send and receive unopened correspondence in a prompt manner.-This requirement is not met as evidenced by: -Based on interview and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section above for R1's mail opened by staff and residents' mail left in the unlocked office which posed personal rights risks to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 24, 2022 inspection of BETHESDA HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of BETHESDA HOME on August 24, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BETHESDA HOME on August 24, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "§1569.17 Fingerprints and criminal records of individuals in contact with clients...(b) (2)(E) Licensed or certified med..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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