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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

TAR SPRINGS HOME CARELicense 1572091962 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Socorro Telmo. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and was granted entry into the facility by Staff Jesus Ignacio. A tour of the facility was conducted with the Administrator. LPA Doucette observed 6 bedrooms in the facility. While touring the facility, Hot water temperature was measured 105.3 F. Kitchen toured, supply of food observed and food stored properly for perishable and nonperishable. Medications were stored in a locked cabinet in kitchen. Cleaning supplies were in a locked cabinet under the kitchen and in locked cabinet in garage. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were checked and operating. Facility has a pull station fire alarm. Fire extinguisher has a service date of 12/22/22. Resident, medication, and staff records were reviewed. R1's centrally stored log was reviewed and errors were observed. R1's records were reviewed and it was observed a bottle of medication with a total count of 30 and a start date of 2/8/23 and the MARS log showing administered daily up until 5/15/23. LPA conducted a pill count with the Administrator for observed errors and found medication had not been given in March, April or May of 2023 for R1. Staff did not have updated training for annual hours required. Administrator is in the process of updating all training for staff. Deficiencies were observed and will be cited under Title 22, Division 6. See LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator. A copy of this report, plan of correction and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Administrator, Socorro Telmo, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.

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, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in R1 showing a start date of a medication on 2/8/23 and a pill bottle count of 30 which is prescribed to be administered daily and shows not given for March, April and May of 2023 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Maintain records of centrally stored medication dosages

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not logging a medication for R1 since 2/8/23 which only shows a pill count of 30 and should be administered daily which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 15, 2023 inspection of TAR SPRINGS HOME CARE?

This was an inspection of TAR SPRINGS HOME CARE on May 15, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to TAR SPRINGS HOME CARE on May 15, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in R1 showi..."

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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