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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HAND IN HAND CARE HOMELicense 1072092222 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Brown arrived unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA met with and explained the reason for the visit with Administrator (AD) Martha Zapata and Licensee Yolanda Castigador. During this visit, LPA toured the facility inside & out. Resident rooms and common areas were clean, in good repair and contained required equipment, furnishings and lighting. LPAs observed required items in bathrooms which were clean with hot water measuring 110 degrees. LPAs observed hygiene items, paper products, towels, extra bedding, and linens which were stored and available for use. The kitchen was found to be clean, in good repair with necessary items and appliances. Knives and sharp kitchen items were locked. LPA observed required food supply, emergency food, water, and paper products. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Knives, cleaning/disinfecting supplies and chemicals are locked and stored separate from food. Doors and passageways are unobstructed throughout the facility including outdoors. First aid kits contained required items. LPAs walked the outdoors to find the grounds well-kept with clear walkways with sitting areas. Fire extinguishers were found to be charged and serviced on 1/5/25 by Jorgenson Co. LPA conducted resident and staff file reviews as well as a medication audit. Emergency Disaster and Infection Control procedures and requirements were reviewed during the inspection. Deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations on the attached LIC 809-D from Section 87465 Incidental and Medical Care. LPA requested the following updated forms faxed to CCLD by 4/17/25 - Designation of Facility Responsibility (Lic308), Administrative Organization (Lic309), Personnel Report (LIC 500), Client Roster (LIC 9020) and Proof of current Liability Coverage.

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.

  • Assist residents with self-administered medication

    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. R1’s Prodaxa has been given but not documented on the MAR 4/1-4/3/25 and the medication count of pills is wrong. Additionally, R1 has been given Magnesium 500mg, the MAR and order on file state 400mg. Facility needs to obtain clarified orders for both medications.

  • Label and preserve medicine compliance standards

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited abovewhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. R1 takes Blood Pressure medication in the morning and evening. The RX label states hold if less than 100 systolic. The updated order is hold if less than 80 – the label is not correct. The facility does not have complete BP monitoring ordrs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 3, 2025 inspection of HAND IN HAND CARE HOME?

This was an inspection of HAND IN HAND CARE HOME on April 3, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HAND IN HAND CARE HOME on April 3, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediat..."

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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