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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

EDELWEISS GUEST HOMELicense 1701066583 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/9/2024 at 9:00 AM License Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen arrived unannounced to conduct an annual visit of the facility. LPA was welcomed by Administrator Linda Mahlman. There is a total of 6 residents at facility, two with dementia, and no residents on hospice. At approximately 9:10 AM, LPA toured the building and grounds which was found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all walkways and exits to be unobstructed. All notices that are required to be posted have been posted and are in a visible area. The amount of fresh and nonperishable foods is within regulation. Facility kitchen, refrigerators and freezers were clean, and food was stored properly. Toxins are stored in a secure room off of the kitchen. Although sharps and toxins in kitchen were observed by LPA & Licensee unlocked on 1/9/2024 at 9:15am (see LIC809-D). Hot water temperature measured between 105.6 degrees F and 117.6 degrees F within Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in 1 of 3 resident’s bathroom faucets. Facility has 8 fire extinguishers throughout, all charged on 5/4/2023. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were checked and in working order. Facility has fire sprinklers throughout. Fire suppression system was last inspected January 3, 2024. There was enough lighting in all common areas, resident rooms, and hallways. Medication is centrally stored and secure in locked cabinets in room area behind kitchen/office. At approximately 10:00 AM, LPA reviewed 6 of 6 resident records and found 6 of 6 residents records contained current appraisals and signed admission agreements. Although 1 of 6 residents records did not contain current physician reports (LIC602) (see LIC809-D). Medication records are thorough and contained physician's orders for each resident. At approximately 11:00 AM, LPA reviewed 3 of 3 staff records. 3 of 3 records contained documentation of completed training as required. Evidence of current CPR training provided, although 3 of 3 staff could not provide current 1 st Aid Certification (see LIC 809-D). LPA interviewed 2 staff during this inspection. Continue on LIC 809-C At approximately 11:45 PM, LPA reviewed the facility emergency disaster plan with staff. Facility has a commercial generator to supply power during an outage for entire facility for over a week. The plan outlines evacuation routes, which are shown on facility sketch and has alternative meeting locations. Facility has supplies enough to operate for more than 72 hours in an emergency. Facility has conducted and documented quarterly disaster drills with the last being 10/12/2023. LPA reviewed Licensing Information System (LIS) with Lisignee who stated that is correct and updated at this time; no need to change any of the information. Administrator Certificate is for Ermelinda Mahlman #6022851740 expires 12/6/2024. Appeal of Rights Given. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights provided. LPA Hansen is requesting facility to submit the following documents to CCL by 1/25/2024: LIC 308 Designated LIC 500 Personnel Summary LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 9020 Register of Facility Resident’s Copy of Certificate of Liability Insurance

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.

  • 87705(c)(5)(A)Type B

    Based on LPA's observation of record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 residents with a dementia diagnosis did not have an annual Medical Assessment (LIC602) last was 2020. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)(1)Type B

    Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above while observing no staff in kitchen with knife drawer in kitchen unlocked along with cleaning suplies under kithen sink unlocked, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LIcensee locked both cabinets immedicately

  • 87411(c)(1)Type B

    Based on LPA's observation and record review, three out of three care staff LPA reviewed records lacked required first aid certification, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 9, 2024 inspection of EDELWEISS GUEST HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of EDELWEISS GUEST HOME on January 9, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EDELWEISS GUEST HOME on January 9, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA's observation of record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 resi..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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