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Inspection visit

Follow-up

WALNUT CREEK WILLOWSLicense 0756014312 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/29/2024 at 1:20pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA met with Elisabeth "Beth" Cortes, License/Administrator, and explained the purpose of the visit. While LPA L. Alexander was conducting a complaint investigation 15-AS-20240327083732 , on 03/29/2024. While touring facility LPA observed at 1:40 PM unlocked disinfectant cleaner (Fabuloso) in a spray bottle located in the north wing (memory care) under the cabinet. Staff stated that they just conducted in-training recently and went over that toxic cleaning solutions should be locked. LPA also observed one of the resident was laying in the bed with padding against the wall and propped underneath the resident. Staff (S1) stated that the resident has Parkinson's and can fall out of the bed. S1 stated that the R1's husband is the one that wants the padding against the walls. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulation, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided

Citations

4 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.

  • 87608(1)(A)Type B

    87608 Postural Supports(1) Postural supports shall be limited to appliances or devices...used to achieve proper body position and balance, to improve a resident's mobility...restrict movement including, but not limited to, preventing a resident from falling out of bed, a chair, etc.(A) Physician-prescribed orthopedic devices such as braces or casts, used for support of a weakened body part or correction of body parts, are considered postural supports.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a doctor's order for postural support fo R1 which poses a potential health and safety risk and persoanl rights to persons in care.

  • Fire approval and staff access to unlock systems

    87705 Care of Persons with Dementia(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having cleaning disinfecting solutions (Fabuloso) inacessible to residnts which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. During visit Administrator locked the disinfective cleaning spray.

  • 80087(a)Type B

    80087 Buildings and Grounds(a) The facility shall be...in good repair at all times...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having disrepair flooring in residents rooms and hallways which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87211(b)Type B

    87211 Reporting Requirements(b) Any suspected physical abuse that results in serious bodily injury of an elder...shall be reported to the local ombudsman...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the Administrator did not comply with the section above for not reporting to the local ombudsman and submitting SOC341 which posed a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 29, 2024 inspection of WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS?

This was an other inspection of WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS on March 29, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS on March 29, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87608 Postural Supports(1) Postural supports shall be limited to appliances or devices...used to achieve proper body pos..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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