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OPAL CARE LLCLicense 0192006721 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

indicate itemized charges as required in the admission agreement that was approved by the Department. Based on record review conducted, the above allegation is substantiated. Based on LPAs observations and record reviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and Appeal Rights was provided. Facility staff did not dispense medications as prescribed During interview, the House Manager explained to the LPAs procedure when giving medications to the residents. House Manager also states that staff giving medications make sure that the residents take their medications. Residents interviewed state they get all their medications on time. Facility staff did not properly supervise resident resulting in resident wandering away from facility During interview conducted, the Administrator and House Manager state the facility has an auditory device that gets turned off during the day and turned on at night. During the day when the alarm is off, staff monitor the residents. The Administrator will install additional auditory device (Ring) by tomorrow, 8/29/2024. While at the facility, LPAs observed a staff watching over the residents in the front yard. The facility's last AWOL was recorded on 7/21/2023. Facility staff did not provide written copy of admissions agreement to responsible person. Based on interviews conducted, the Administrator states after admissions agreement are signed, a copy has always been given to the resident's responsible person. During the visit, LPAs interviewed Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) Supervisor (W1) who states that the office has a copy of all the clients' admission agreements. Based on interviews and record reviews conducted, the above allegations are unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated . Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of this report was 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.

  • 1569.69(a)(2)Type B

    §1569.69 Employees assisting residents with self-administration of medication; training requirements(a) Each residential care facility for the elderly licensed under this chapter shall ensure that each employee of the facility who assists residents with the self-administration of medications meets the following training requirements: 2) In facilities licensed to provide care for 15 or fewer persons, the employee shall complete six hours of initial training. This training shall consist of two hours of hands-on shadowing training, ..Staff do not have sufficient medication training

  • 87204(a)Type A

    87204 Limitations - Capacity and Ambulatory Status(a) A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including specification of the maximum number of persons who may receive services at any one time. Based on interview conducted, the facility is approved for 3 nonamb residents. However, the actual number of nonamb residents is 6 which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of clients under care.

  • 87204(b)Type A

    87204 Limitations - Capacity and Ambulatory Status(b) Resident rooms approved for 24-hour care of ambulatory residents only shall not accommodate nonambulatory residents. Residents whose condition becomes nonambulatory shall not remain in rooms restricted to ambulatory residents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:The facility converted the formal dining room to a nonamb room with a nonamb resident occupant without an approved fire clearance.

  • 87507(a)Type B

    87507 Admission Agreements(a) The licensee shall complete an individual written admission agreement, as defined in Section 87101(a), with each resident or the resident's representative, if any.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review conducted, the facility did not have an admission agreement that is compliant to the section cited. The facility is using a revised form that is not approved by the department and is missing required itemized charges which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of clients under care.

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What happened during the August 28, 2024 inspection of OPAL CARE LLC?

This was a complaint inspection of OPAL CARE LLC on August 28, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to OPAL CARE LLC on August 28, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "§1569.69 Employees assisting residents with self-administration of medication; training requirements(a) Each residential..."

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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