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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME, INC.License 1004000432 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 06/17/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an annual visit. introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and met Administrator Shikha Patterson and Licensed Vocational Nurse Teresa Gonzalez. LPA toured facility with Administrator. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of: 03/08/24. All bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings and with adequate lightening. The bathrooms were toured and observed operational during inspection. Non-skid mat and grabbed bars were observed. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Freezer temperature maintained at 0 degree F and refrigerator temperature maintained at 20 degrees F. Medications were observed locked in medication cart in medication room. MARs and medications were reviewed. Adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. A sample of resident and staff files were reviewed. Refrigerator temperature is maintained at 40 degrees F and freezer at 0 degrees F. Food delivery once a week and kitchen is shared with skill nursing facility. A deficiency and an immediate Civil Penalty of $500 was assessed. See Lic 421BG is being cited on the attached Lic 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 06/24/24. The following updated forms were requested: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, Administrator certificate, and current liability insurance. LPA copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.

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.

  • 87465(h)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA and LVN observed prescribed medication stored in R1’s bathroom. LPA audit R1’s medication and review MARS and one of R1’s medication was not stored in the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to person in care.

  • 87355(e)(2)Type A

    S1 is not associated to facility which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the residents. .

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What happened during the June 17, 2024 inspection of BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME, INC.?

This was a inspection inspection of BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME, INC. on June 17, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME, INC. on June 17, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA and LVN observed prescribed medi..."

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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