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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

OAKMONT OF NORTH FRESNOLicense 1072090363 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Katie Brown and Lissett Paggett arrived unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA met with and explained the purpose of the visit with Administrator (AD) Heidi Setty. During this visit, LPAs toured the facility inside & out which included multiple resident apartments in Assisted Living (AL) as well as Memory Care (MC). Resident apartments are found to be in good repair and contained required furnishings and lighting. The resident bathrooms were clean and in good repair with faucets delivering hot water within required limits. LPAs observed required hygiene items, grab bars and non skid showers. Towels, extra bedding, and linens were stored and available for use. The kitchen was clean, with necessary items and appliances. LPAs observed required food supply and paper product storage. Cleaning/disinfecting supplies and chemicals are locked and stored separate from food. Medications are centrally stored in medication rooms. First aid kits contained required items. There are multiple visitation areas available inside and out. Doors and passageways are unobstructed throughout the facility. The delayed egress doors were working properly which lead to MC. The fire detection system was last serviced 4/11/24 by Fire System Solutions, Inc. The Fire extinguishers were serviced 1/9/2024. LPAs conducted resident and staff file reviews including medication audit. Emergency Disaster Plan and Infection Control Plans were reviewed during this visit. Deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations on the attached LIC 809-D in the areas of Incidental Medical and Dental, Residents with Special Health Needs and Storage Space. Civil Penalties are being assessed on the attached LIC421F for repeat violations. See LIC809C for continuation of this report An exit interview was conducted and Plan of Corrections (POC) were developed. A copy of this report was signed by AD. Appeal Rights were also provided. LPA requested the following updated forms faxed to CCLD by 4/4/2024: Designation of Facility Responsibility (Lic308), Administrative Organization (Lic309), Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E), Personnel Report (LIC 500), Client Roster (LIC 9020), Proof of current Liability Coverage.

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.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Mold was observed in the upper portion of the ice machine. A chefs knife was observed in the prep area of the dining room with no staff member present. Disinfecting supplies were located in the bathroom cabinet of R3, who has a diagnosis of Dementia.

  • Assist residents with self-administered medication

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. R5's Spiriva Respimat inhaler was not able to be located. Based on the MAR, it has been given as ordered, Centrally stored log start date is 1/29/24. The inhaler has 60 doses which means it would have run out in approximately a month. Today AM Med Tech did not assist R5 with the inhaler.

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Over the counter medications were stored in the apartment shared by R1 and R2. R2 is current in the hospital. R1 receives medication assistance by the facility, has a diagnosis of Dementia and Physician Report states R1 cannot store own medication. R4 also had medications stored in bathroom cabinets.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 16, 2024 inspection of OAKMONT OF NORTH FRESNO?

This was an inspection of OAKMONT OF NORTH FRESNO on April 16, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to OAKMONT OF NORTH FRESNO on April 16, 2024?

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, which poses/posed a potential health, sa..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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