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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

EMERALD VALLEYLicense 0192011672 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 08/02/2024 at 10:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander conducted an unannounced Case Management visit regarding an incident that was reported to CCLD on 06/17/2024. LPA met with Executive Director, Marissa Espinoza and explained the purpose of the visit. The Incident report stated that at approximately 9:20 PM, R1 was found outside the community lying face down in a bush. LPA interviewed S1 and S2 for further details. S1 stated that the Wander Guard alert went off and the alarm was heard. S1 stated that S3 went to R1's apartment to check if they were in their room and they observed that they were gone. S1 stated that S3 and S4 went outside looking and they observed R1 laying in a bush face down located in the front entrance of the facility. S1 stated that this occurred between 9-10 PM during shift change. S1 stated that R1 had no injuries. S1 stated that the facility increased their safety checks for R1 throughout the night. S1 stated that there was a care conference with S1, S2 and R1's responsible party. S1 stated that they started "16 Checks" for R1. S1 stated that R1 moved to the memory care unit on 07/31/2024 which would provide oversight and simulation for R1. LIC809-C Continued... LIC809-C Continued... LPA obtained a copy of R1's Physician's Report, Needs and Services Plan, Resident Assessment and Care Staff Schedule for 06/09/2024. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report 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.

  • 87468.2(a)(4)Type B

    To care, supervision, and ...meet their individual needs...by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the supervision which posed a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87211(a)(2)Type B

    (2) Occurrences...which threaten the welfare, safety or health of residents,...shall be reported within 24 hours...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not reporting to CCL within 24hrs which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the August 2, 2024 inspection of EMERALD VALLEY?

This was a other inspection of EMERALD VALLEY on August 2, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EMERALD VALLEY on August 2, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "To care, supervision, and ...meet their individual needs...by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and ..."

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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