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Inspection visit

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OPAL CARE LLCLicense 0192006723 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On this day at around 3:45 pm, LPAs Luisa Fontanilla and David Doidge conducted a case management visit and met with the Administrator. While conducting file reviews related to complaint #15-AS-20240820101350, LPAs observed the following: facility has an approved fire clearance for 3 non ambulatory but actual count of non ambulatory residents is 6 (one resident in a skilled nursing facility) facility converted the formal living room to a non ambulatory room with one non ambulatory resident occupant without an approved fire clearance staff does not have sufficient medication training Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (refer to Lic 809D). Civil penalties are assessed for this visit. Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and Appeal Rights 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

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

This was a other inspection of OPAL CARE LLC on August 28, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

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

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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