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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MERISOL CARE HOMELicense 0792007503 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/17/2023, at 2:25PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Fici arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Infection Control Visit. LPA was greeted by Soledad, Bacani-Licensee and explained the purpose of todays visit. During the inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, kitchen, common areas, hand washing stations, bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard. LPA observed COVID-19 signage throughout the facility. Hand washing signs were posted at hand washing stations. LPA observed paper supplies and PPEs are sufficient. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and 7-days non-perishable food supply. All toxins were locked up and inaccessible to residents in care. Common areas are disinfected frequently throughout the day. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 11/15/2022. Facilities room temperature is maintained at 70 Degrees F. First aid kit is complete. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are functional. Facility passages inside and out are free of obstruction and does not pose a health and safety risk for persons in care. During record review, LPA observed facility has a copy of their Infection Control Plan and Disaster Plan on file. Continue on Lic809-C Continued from Lic809 The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. At 2:51PM, LPA observed ants in the kitchen cabinet on a bottle of honey. At 2:53PM, LPA observed unlocked knives in kitchen draw accessible to residents. At 3:18PM, LPA observed hot water temperature in common area bathroom at 135.9 Degrees F. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, and a copy of this report provided along with appeal rights.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by lowering the hot water temperature and making sure hot water is maintained and is in between 105-120 Degrees F to reflect the regulation above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)(1)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not locking kitchen knives that are located in the kitchen draw which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(27)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not making sure that the facility is free of insects, ants and other bugs located in the kitcken draw and common area bathroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 17, 2023 inspection of MERISOL CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of MERISOL CARE HOME on February 17, 2023. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MERISOL CARE HOME on February 17, 2023?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by lowering the hot water temperature and..."

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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