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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BROOKDALE CENTRAL WHITTIERLicense 1976069452 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Galarza, Valeria Maldonado, & Ashley Calderon conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year visit focusing on COVID-19 Infection Control Practices. LPAs met with Administrator Barbara Tyler and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility does not have Dementia residents. A hospice waiver for 8 residents is in place. Facility is a 2-story building consisting of 73 resident rooms, 2 activity rooms, beauty salon, dining room, laundry room, and a courtyard patio area. The facility's last fire inspection was conducted on 5/3/2022 by Johnson Controls. Administrator certificate expires 7/13/2022. The following was inspected and observed during the inspection: COVID-19 Infection Control Practices were observed in common areas, isolation rooms/wing areas, and resident rooms. COVID-19 infection control signs were observed in all common rooms, and hallways. Infection control signs, and other signs are posted throughout the facility to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and social distancing. Individual rooms, empty rooms, or SIU in Corona are designated isolation rooms. Twenty one (21) resident rooms were inspected. Room # 211 & # 201 had plumbing issues. Room # 231 had broken vertical blinds. Seven (7) centrally stored resident medication records were reviewed. Medication errors were observed. R1 was missing medication Acetaminophen 325 mg, Resident (R2) has prescribed medications on Physician's Report, but they were not listed on the Medication Administration Report. No proof that R2 refuses medication physician orders was documented. R2 had Acetaminophen 500 mg in the room, but it was not listed on the MAR. Staff responsible for direct care and supervision were observed wearing masks. Sufficient supply of perishable for 2 days & non-perishable foods for 7 days were observed. Deficiencies were cited. See LIC809D. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A copy of the report and appeal rights were issued.

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.

  • 87465(c)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that R1 was missing medication Acetaminophen 325 mg, Resident (R2) has prescribed medications on Physician's Report, but they were not listed on the Medication Administration Report. No proof that R2 refuses medication physician orders was documented. R2 had Acetaminophen 500 mg in the room, but it was not listed on the MAR; which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Room # 211 & # 201 had plumbing issues, and room # 231 had broken vertical blinds, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 17, 2022 inspection of BROOKDALE CENTRAL WHITTIER?

This was a inspection inspection of BROOKDALE CENTRAL WHITTIER on May 17, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BROOKDALE CENTRAL WHITTIER on May 17, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that R1 was missing medication Acetami..."

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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