Follow-up·October 8, 2024

On 10/08/24 around 10:35 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct a case management. LPA met with Executive Director (ED) Jesus Gonzalez and explained the purpose of the visit. On 09/03/24, LPA L. Holmes received a call from LPA L. Fontanilla requesting COVID-19 status for Belmont Village Albany as a result of a UIR report presented to licensing. LPA L. Holmes requested that ED confirm the number of Staff & Residents that were COVID-19 positive and advised that both should be reported to CCLD as the facility becomes aware of the positive results. Through email, LPA was advised by ED that there were positive COVID-19 cases dated from 08/23/24 - 09/02/24 along with a spreadsheet. During the visit, ED provided LPA with a facsimile and Unusual/Incident Reports (UIRs). LPA advised ED of the regulatory guidelines for reporting infectious diseases within 24 hours. Based on information obtained a deficiency is cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC 9099D. Failure to submit proof of correction by plan of correction due date, and any repeat violations within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights, and copy of this report provided to Executive Director (ED) Jesus Gonzalez.