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KERN VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORSLicense 1572093732 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/12/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct a subsequent complaint visit and delivered complaint findings on the above allegations. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Tasha Duncan. Administrator Kala Gibson was called and unable to attend meeting. During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews. It was confirmed that R1 had requested to be taken to the hospital and the staff refused for the resident to go. R1’s medications and Medication Administration Record (MAR) were reviewed and observed resident’s medication were not administered to resident as prescribed on multiple occasions. Based on interviews conducted, records reviewed, and observation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 is being cited on the attached Lic 9099D. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to staff, whose signature confirms receipt of this 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.

  • 87465(c)(2)Type A

    If the resident's physician has stated in writing that the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for nonprescription PRN medication but can communicate his/her symptoms clearly, facility staff designated by the licensee shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration…(2)… the medication is given according to the physician's directions.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, records reviewed and observation, R1’s medication and MARs were reviewed and observed that staff did not administer medication: Lidocaine 5% patch at 7AM for multiple dates in February 2024, on 2/9/24 7PM and 2/11/24 7PM. Medication Morphine 15mg was not administer on 2/9/24 8PM and 2/10/24 8PM. Morphine 15mg was administered on 2/10/24 and 2/11/24 after medications were changed on 1/29/24 to Morphine 30 mg. Medication Morphine 30 mg was not administer on 2/10/24, 2/11/24 8AM, and 2/12/24 8AM. Medication Valproic Acid 250 mg was not administered on 2/5/24 12PM and 2/11/24 8PM. Diclofenac Sodium 1% gel was not administered on 2/6/24 8AM and 2/7/24 8AM. Several medications not being administered to R1 poses an immediate health and safety risks to the person in care.

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  • 87468.1(a)(16)Type A

    Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities To receive or reject medical care or other services.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the resident had requested to go to the hospital and the facility staff refused to call for the resident to be taken to the hospital, which poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)(1)Type B

    Floor surfaces in bath, laundry and kitchen areas shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and odorless condition.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, in resident’s room 11, mold was observed in the bathroom shower floor and wall which poses a potential Health, Safety, and Personal Rights risk to the resident.

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What happened during the February 12, 2024 inspection of KERN VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS?

This was a complaint inspection of KERN VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS on February 12, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to KERN VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS on February 12, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "If the resident's physician has stated in writing that the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for nonpresc..."

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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