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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

SIERRA PALACE FOR ELDERLYLicense 1072004861 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lady Cabrera conducted a case management visit to the facility. LPA identified herself and discussed the purpose of the visit Administrator Elizabeth Moreland was present via telephone. On 9/23/2021, CCL received a Special Incident (SIR) Report Central Valley Regional Center regarding incident that occurred on 08/01/2021. Per SIR, Resident (R1) was not administered his prescribed dosage of Phenobarbital (97.2mg twice daily) on 08/01/2021, 08/20/2021, 08/03/2021, 08/04/2021, 08/06/2021 and 08/11/2021. One each of these dates, R1 was administered AM dosage of the medication, but not the PM dosage of the medication as prescribed. Based on the LPAs interview and records review, the Licensee did not meet California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, Section 87465(b) Incidental Medical and Dental Care. Deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report, LIC809, LIC809-D and appeal rights were provided. The Licensee’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these documents.

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.

  • Limit staff assistance with self-administered drugs

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical... shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical... care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (5) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review and interviews, the Licensee did not meet the Incidental Medical Care, which poses an Immediate Health, Safety and Personal Rights risks to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 4, 2021 inspection of SIERRA PALACE FOR ELDERLY?

This was an other inspection of SIERRA PALACE FOR ELDERLY on October 4, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SIERRA PALACE FOR ELDERLY on October 4, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical... shall be developed by each facility. The ..."

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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