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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

WALNUT HOME CARELicense 1915921012 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an annual required visit. LPA met with Licensee Richard Rabena and explained the reason for the visit. LPA used the infection control tool to evaluate the facility. LPA observed the facility plant, COVID-19 procedures, reviewed 5 residents' medications and observed food supply. Facility has submitted a mitigation plan and is approved. LPA inspected all bedrooms, bathrooms, dining and living room. Facility has a main entry point for screening. Each bedroom has a chair, bed, linen, dresser, light, sufficient closet space and required furniture and equipment. All bathrooms were toured and the toilets, hand washing and showers are safe and sanitary. The food in the kitchen has sufficient supply of 2 days perishable and 7 days non-perishable. All the appliances are clean and working properly. The common areas such as living room and dining area are clean and have the required furniture. The backyard has a shaded area and sitting area. Medications are centrally stored, locked along with the records. Resident medication logs and medication were reviewed along with emergency contact information. Smoke alarm and Carbon monoxide detectors were inspected and seem to be operational. The facility has (3) fire extinguisher that are within the required operable range and sprinkler system installed. The hot water temperature measured between 116.9– 118.7 degrees F. Drano solution was unlocked in bathroom #1 accessible to residents. Some PRN medications lacked labels and PRN letters. Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations Title 22 An exit Interview was conducted with the Licensee's and a hardcopy was provided. Appeal Rights was provided.

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.

  • 87309(a)(1)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having (1) Drano container unlocked in bathroom #1 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(c)(1)Type A

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 persons , R2 did not have PRN letter for Seroquel, and R5 did not have PRN letter for Bisacody which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 21, 2023 inspection of WALNUT HOME CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of WALNUT HOME CARE on February 21, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to WALNUT HOME CARE on February 21, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having (1) Drano container unlocked in..."

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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