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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BETTER LIVING OF WALNUT CREEKLicense 0756009662 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Staff Member Celia Ewatel Rudolph " On 9/21/22 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair conducted an infection control annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Staff Member Celia Ewatel. LPA then toured the facility with Staff Member Celia Ewatel. The administrator Rudy Galera arrived in time for LPA to discuss the findings in person with him. . Facility has an infection control plan in place that they are following. The administrators are the designated infection control leaders. They have one central entry point that has been designated for universal entry screening with the station located near the front entrance with visitor's log, hand sanitizer, face masks, and no touch thermometer. Facility follows daily cleaning, sanitation of frequently touched common surfaces with disinfectants. Facility had signs posted to promote hand washing and mask wearing. The fire extinguisher has been serviced within the past 12 months, The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were fully functional. The temperature inside of the facility was 76.3 and the hot water was 107 degrees, both in the safe temperature range. An administrator is on site at least the required 20 hour minimum each week to oversee business operations. Facility cited for 2 Type B deficiencies due to non-regulation medicine dispensing practices, not conducting quarterly emergency drills, and converting a shed into a bedroom that was being used by a staff member (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted, copy of Appeal Rights, and a copy of this report provided via email.

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.

  • 87305(a)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with the door that had been added to the side of the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with the door into the garage that was open, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the September 21, 2022 inspection of BETTER LIVING OF WALNUT CREEK?

This was a inspection inspection of BETTER LIVING OF WALNUT CREEK on September 21, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BETTER LIVING OF WALNUT CREEK on September 21, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with the door that had been added to the ..."

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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