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Follow-up on corrections

MT. ZION HOME FOR THE ELDERLYLicense 0156014942 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/23/2024 at 12:40 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lori Alexander conducted an unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Caregiver, Vincent Catequista. Vincent phoned Licensee/Administrator, Restituto "Resty" Sabadera. While LPA was at the facility for another visit, the following deficiencies was observed. At 11:59 AM, LPA observed an latch lock located on the front door at the bottom of the front door. LPA discussed this lock latch on 04/17/2024 with Resty when leaving. LPA observed the lock when leaving the facility. Resty stated that he would remove the lock on 04/17/2024. At 12:15 PM, LPA observed scissors sitting on the kitchen counter, tablet medications, Omeprazole tablets unlocked laying on dining room table, insulin, inhalers, bottle Mucus Relief cough liquid sitting on counter unlocked. The following deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiency by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, appeal rights, and LIC421FC and LIC421IM provided.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    87465 (h)(2) Incidental Medical and Dental Care(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored:(2) 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.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having bottled medications, tablet medications and insulin inaccessible to clients which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87468.1Type A

    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:(6) To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building, or on facility premises by day or night. This does not prohibit a licensee from establishing house rules, such as locking doors at night to protect residents, or barring windows against intruders, with permission from the Department.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having a latch lock on front bottom door which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 23, 2024 inspection of MT. ZION HOME FOR THE ELDERLY?

This was a other inspection of MT. ZION HOME FOR THE ELDERLY on May 23, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MT. ZION HOME FOR THE ELDERLY on May 23, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 (h)(2) Incidental Medical and Dental Care(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centr..."

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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