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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LAKE MERRITT CARE HOMELicense 0156012194 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/20/2022 starting at 10:45 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Lin arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with both staff Renaldo Casildo and Geraldyn Ricasata, and disclosed the purpose of the visit. During the Infection Control Inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, common areas, and kitchen. Universal screening for staff, residents and visitors was observed. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one-week non-perishable food supply. Facility has Mitigation Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan, and maintains record of routine screening for residents, staff and visitors. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED: · Approximately at 11:15 a.m., LPA observed unlocked disinfectants, cans of paints, and construction tools and materials located in bathrooms, closet and common areas. Staff removed all items and locked them up during inspection. · Approximately at 11:20 a.m., LPA observed more than one resident's rooms have broken closet doors and dresser drawers, One of the toilets on the 1st floor was broken. · Approximately at 12:00 p.m., during record review, LPA observed 1 staff has not been associated with facility since was hired on 12/13/22, and this staff has not completed the health screening process so far. The above deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date or any repeating deficiencies in 12-month may result in additional Civil Penalties. A $500 civil penalty is assessed today's date. Exit interview conducted with both back-up Administrator and staff. LIC809D, Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. accessible chemical supplies, cans of paints, construction tools and materials in the bathroom, closets and common areas which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87355(e)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff member has not been associated with facility since was hired on 12/13/22 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(f)Type B

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff members has not completed health screening check since was hired 12/13/22 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 15 residents' bedrooms have broken closet door and dresser drawers, and broken toilet in the one the bathrooms on the 1st floor which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the December 20, 2022 inspection of LAKE MERRITT CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of LAKE MERRITT CARE HOME on December 20, 2022. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LAKE MERRITT CARE HOME on December 20, 2022?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. accessible chemical suppli..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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