Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles

Maintain separate complete record for each resident

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having residents records readily available for LPA during annual inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

First aid training requirements

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having a first aid card for care staff available to review during annual evaluation which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Eviction Procedures. The licensee may, upon ... prior written approval from the licensing..., evict the resident upon three (3) day...notice to quit. The licensing...may grant approval...upon finding of good cause. ... facility.This requirement was met by: Based on record reviews the licensee failed to indicate good cause that R1 was engaging in a behavior which poses an immidiate threat to the physical and mental health of R1 or others at the facility, this poses a potential health & safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

The... statement...: "In order to evict a resident ... facility for the elderly must file an unlawful detainer action in superior court and receive a written judgment signed by a judge. If...hearing."This requirement was met by: Based on record reviews the licensee failed to indicate exact statements as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1569.683(a)(4):, this poses a potential health & safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations

Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a)Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights… (2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and records reviewed by LPA Agard, Licensee failed to ensure sharp objects were locked at all times. This violation possess a Health and Safety risk to residents in care.

Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

87303 Maintenance and Operation(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees, and visitors.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not ensure that the dining area, carpeting, and seating were cleaned in between services (e.g., breakfast, lunch, & dinner). This violation poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

The licensee shall set forth in the notice to quit the reasons relied upon for the eviction...The notice to quit shall include the following information: Resources available to assist ...Referral services...the residential care facility for the elderly must file an unlawful detainer action. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review the licensee failed to serve resident number one with an eviction notice in accordance with tittle 22 regulations. This poses a personal rights risk to residents in care.

A written report of any eviction shall be sent to the licensing agency within five (5) days. This rerqiurement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review the licensee failed to provide a copy of the eviction notice for resident number to licensing within 5 days. This poses a potential personal rights risk to residents in care.

Protection from punishment and intimidation

87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents’ money or interfering with daily living functions such as eating, sleeping, or elimination. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record review, R3 and R4 have continued to caused disturbances within the facility. It is unclear what immediate actions are being implemented went these occurrences occur. It is also unclear what the facility is doing in the moment to deescalate the disturbance and inappropriate remarks. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.