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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CARING HANDSLicense 0192010412 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 4/9/2024 at 9:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. Luk arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Wilma Nacis and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA spoke with Administrator, Mercedes Morales over the phone and stated that caregiver can sign the licensing reports. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, dining area, kitchen, garage, and outdoor area. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last serviced on 9/11/2023. One week of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable food supplies were available. Hot water temperature was measured at 110.8 degrees F in the hallway bathroom. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mat in the bathrooms. There were adequate lights in each room. First Aid kit is complete. Last disaster drill was conducted on 3/14/2024. LPA reviewed 2 resident and 3 staff files starting at 10:45AM. LPA reviewed residents' medications starting at 2:30PM. LPA interviewed 2 residents and 2 staff at 3:00PM. At 11:50AM, LPA observed R1 does not have physician's report and TB test result on file during record review. At 2:50PM, LPA observed doctor's order (dated 11/2/2023) for R1's vitamin D3 was for 50mcg and Acetaminophen was for 325mg. However, facility has bottles of vitamin D3 125mcg and Acetaminophen 500mg. Facility does not have Lidocaine 4% top cream available for R1 with a doctor's order. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was 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.

  • 87458(a)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having physician's report for R1 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(c)(2)Type A

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not following doctor's order for R1's medications which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the April 9, 2024 inspection of CARING HANDS?

This was a inspection inspection of CARING HANDS on April 9, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CARING HANDS on April 9, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having physician's report for R1..."

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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