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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BETHESDA HOMELicense 0114000611 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

While at the facility for a complaint investigation (complaint # 15-AS-20220817121529), Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Delmundo learned that Infection Preventionist LVN Cynthia Angeles is not fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA checked Community Care Licensing (CCL)Guardian Portal and LIS Facility Employee Roster, and observed Angeles' name not CCL's system. The above information were discussed with David Martinez, administrator, and Cynthia Angeles. Deficiency is cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 809D). A $500.00 civil penalty is assessed for deficiency section 1569.17(b)(2)(E). Failure to submit proof of correction by plan of correction due date may result on additional civil penalty. Deficiency and plan, and proof of correction were discussed with David Martinez. David has to leave and authorized Cynthia to sign and receive this report. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights, LIC421BG, 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

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

This was a other inspection of BETHESDA HOME on August 24, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

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

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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