complaint·November 13, 2024

During the physical plant tour, LPA observed medications, sharps and chemicals unlocked, however, at the time staff were cooking, doing laundry and giving residents medications. During the interview, staff stated they are aware medications, chemicals and sharps were found unlocked during a visit by other parties and now keep everything locked when not in use. Based on interviews, there is enough information to verify the allegation, therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED at this time. ---Staff do not ensure solid waste was stored/disposed of appropriately. It was alleged that there are no lids on bathroom trash cans and living room trash can. To investigate the allegation, LPA conducted a physical plant tour at around 11:00a.m. and interviewed one (01) staff at around 11:30a.m. During the physical plant tour, LPA observed living room trash can with a lid, however, the bathroom trash did not have a lid. During the interview, staff stated they are aware of trash cans found without a lid during visit by other parties. Staff added they got a new one for the living room with a lid and the one in the bathroom will be taken out and replace with one that has a lid. Based on interviews and observations, there is enough information to verify the allegation, therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED at this time. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 9099-D): No other health and safety hazards noted during the visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was issued.