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Inspection visit

Complaint

SUMMERFIELD OF FRESNOLicense 1072089831 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/20/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Garza arrived to complete an unannounced complaint visit to deliver findings. LPA met with Executive Director, Beronica Galindo, explained reason for visit and was permitted entry into the facility. LPA completed a health and safety check on residents in care. Residents observed in rooms and common areas. The Department has investigated the above allegations. Based on the interviews conducted and records reviewed, R1 was left in the sun on 7/22/24 for an unknown amount of time. R1 was tachycardic, in respiratory distress, and their skin was warm to the touch upon arrival to the hospital. The admitting diagnosis was heat exposure. All staff interviewed stated the temperature that day was over 100 degrees and the staff failed to routinely check on R1 which resulted in R1 being found outside on the ground unresponsive. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Citation is issued according to Title 22 on the attached LIC. 9099D. An immediate civil penalty of $500 is assessed. The issuance of additional civil penalties is pending and currently under review. The details of additional civil penalties will be outlined in a future report to the facility, if any. Exit Interview conducted with Executive Director, Beronica. A copy of this report, deficiency, civil penalty and appeal Rights provided.

Citations

6 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.

  • 1569.312(e)Type B

    1569.312 Basic services requirementsEvery facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services: (e) Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being. This requirement was not met as evidence by record review of SIR’s, staff schedules and interviews with staff. These disclosed the facility did not have coverage during the NOC shift in 1 of 4 units. This posed a potential health safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87217(b)Type B

    Facility must safeguard entrusted cash and valuables

    87217 Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal Property, and Valuables(b) Every facility shall take appropriate measures to safeguard residents' cash resources, personal property and valuables which have been entrusted to the licensee or facility staff. The licensee shall give the residents receipts for all such articles or cash resources. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Interviews conducted disclosed incontinent supplies are not properly being accounted for and going missing. LPA observation of storage room disclosed residents supplies were missing. This poses a health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    87309 Storage Space(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observation during tours completed on 9/10/24 and 9/16/24. Various areas of the facility were observed with items (sharps and chemicals) that pose a danger to residents in care unlocked and accessible.

  • 87411(d)Type B

    On-the-job training requirements

    87411 Personnel Requirements - General(d)All personnel shall be given on the job training or have related experience in the job assigned to them. This training and/or related experience shall provide knowledge of and skill in the following, as appropriate for the job assigned and as evidenced by safe and effective job performance: This requirement was not met as evidence by: review of records. Files review show that staff did not have the required training prior to being placed on the schedule without supervision for the NOC shift. This poses a potential health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87705(c)(4)Type B

    87705 Care of Persons with Dementia(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following:(4) There is an adequate number of direct care staff to support each resident’s physical, social, emotional, safety and health care needs as identified in his/her current appraisal. This requirement was not met as evidence by: review of documentation, tours completed and interviews conducted which all indicate personal care needs (incontinence, grooming, bathing) are not being met. This poses a potential health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Facility personnel sufficiency and competence

    87411(a) Personnel Requirements – General - Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs… This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews and record review indicated R1 was left in the sun on 7/22/24 for an unknown amount of time resulting in R1 becoming unresponsive and requiring medical attention. This poses an immediate health, safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care. An immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500 was assessed per Title 22.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 20, 2024 inspection of SUMMERFIELD OF FRESNO?

This was a complaint inspection of SUMMERFIELD OF FRESNO on December 20, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SUMMERFIELD OF FRESNO on December 20, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "1569.312 Basic services requirementsEvery facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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