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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CASA BLANCA RETIREMENT HOMESLicense 0714411251 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/20/2022 starting at 9:35 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Francisco and K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Sheila Melecion and explained the purpose of the visit. During the Infection Control Inspection, LPAs toured facility with Administrator including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, common areas, kitchen and backyard. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one week non-perishable food supply. A sign-in policy, thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Hand washing posters were observed. Common touched surfaces are disinfected at least once daily. Bathrooms are equipped with liquid soap and paper towel. Facility has a supply of PPEs maintained at central location and easily accessible for staff. At 10:15 AM, LPAs reviewed 4 staff records and observed 4 of 4 staff have health screening and TB test on file. Facility has a mitigation plan and maintains record of routine screening for residents and staff. THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY WAS OBSERVED: -At 9:50 AM, LPAs observed unlocked medications on office table accessible to residents. Deficiency cleared during visit. LPAs observed staff removed medications and locked it away. REPORT CONTINUES ON 809C Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 5/27/2022: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate The following deficiency was observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct deficiency by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed unlocked medication on office table accessible to residents which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 20, 2022 inspection of CASA BLANCA RETIREMENT HOMES?

This was a inspection inspection of CASA BLANCA RETIREMENT HOMES on May 20, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CASA BLANCA RETIREMENT HOMES on May 20, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed unlocked medication on of..."

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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