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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LERWICK HOME CARELicense 1572092992 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/31/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Administrator Socorro Ann Telmo was called and arrived shortly and conduct tour with LPA. All five residents were present during the inspection. The tour started in the kitchen into the common areas to the residents’ rooms. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. Kitchen knives were observed unlock in kitchen drawer. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 37 degrees F and freezer maintained at 0 degree F. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of: 03/24/23. Medications were checked and observed kept locked in kitchen cabinet. Residents’ MARS was reviewed. Residents' bedrooms were toured and observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. All bathrooms are observed with securely fastened grab bars and non-skid mat. Hot water temperature was tested 110.8 degrees F. in bathroom 1 and 115.3 degrees F. in bathroom 2. Cleaning chemicals was observed stored and locked under kitchen sink and in the garage. Outside of facility toured. Adequately seating was observed outside for resident. Side gate was self-closing and self-latching. All resident and staff files reviewed to have all the required documents. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be operational. A deficiency is being cited, per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, see attached 809D. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 02/06/24. The following updated forms were requested: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, control of property, current Administrator certificate, and current liability insurance. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these report.

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.

  • 1569.50(a)(4)Type A

    HSC 1569.50(a)(4) Conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of the State of California.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, Administrator admitted to writing checks from a resident’s personal account, keeping the resident’s debit card, and making withdrawals from the resident’s account, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, and Personal Rights risk to the resident.

  • Record dose details and resident medication response

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA reviewed R1’s MARs and medications and observed that R1’s medication Senna Plus Tab 50-8.6 was administered up to current date however there were no documentation of the medication being administered to the residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to person in care.

  • Notify agency before locking doors or gates

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed at approximately 12:05 PM, multiple kitchen knives in kitchen drawer unlock and accessible to residents poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to person in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 31, 2024 inspection of LERWICK HOME CARE?

This was an inspection of LERWICK HOME CARE on January 31, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LERWICK HOME CARE on January 31, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "HSC 1569.50(a)(4) Conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or recei..."

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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