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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

VARIEL OF WOODLAND HILLS, THELicense 1958502406 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Angel Ascencio and Ashley Morgan conducted a Annual Continuation on the above facility. The initial annual was conducted on 06/12/2023. LPAs met with Director of Resident Care Services (DRCS) at 09:15 a.m. Entrance interview conducted. Resident Files: The LPAs observed ten (10) resident files. All files contained the proper documents necessary to stay in compliance. Staff Files: The LPAs observed ten (10) staff files. All staff files contained the proper documentation to be in compliance within state regulations. At 1:40 p.m. the LPAs interviewed five (5) staff members. No immediate concerns noted during the interviews. MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 12:00 p.m. The LPAs reviewed medications for five (5) residents. Facility maintains a medication room, and medications are kept locked and inaccessible. For one resident (Resident #1) had an as-needed medication (Acetaminophen) that was administered two (2) times since 6/2/2023; however, staff documented that R1 was assisted with this PRN medication one (1) out of two (2) times. For three out of five residents (Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4), the pill count was off during the medication audit. At 1:37 p.m., the LPAs observed accessible medications in an unlocked office. The office was locked at the time of observation. At 4:00 p.m., the LPAs observed expired bread, expired milk, uncleaned kitchen area, food (bread, pies) not covered putting at risk for contamination, and cleaning substances stored within the food storage area. Continue on LIC 809 - C The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

Citations

6 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(a)(4)Type A

    Based on a medication audit, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 out of 5 resident medication pill count was not concuring with documentation which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(a)(6)Type B

    Based on medication audit, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 3 out of 5 Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records was not up to date which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as medication was accessible in an unlocked office which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(23)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above pies, bread and vegetables where not properly covered which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(24)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as disinfectant wipes were obserevd in the kitchen area which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(27)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the kitchen area was observed unclean and not sanitary which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the July 18, 2023 inspection of VARIEL OF WOODLAND HILLS, THE?

This was a other inspection of VARIEL OF WOODLAND HILLS, THE on July 18, 2023. 6 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VARIEL OF WOODLAND HILLS, THE on July 18, 2023?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (2 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on a medication audit, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 out of 5 resident medication ..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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