Follow-up on corrections·October 1, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted a Case Management Visit-Deficiencies on 10/01/2024, stemming from subsequent complaint investigation conducted on 10/01/2024. LPA Ramirez were greeted by Administrator Liyon O'Quinn and explained the purpose of the visit. Case Management-Deficiencies findings: On 10/01/24, LPA Ramirez conducted a records review of R1’s file and it was revealed R1 received a notice of violation of Admission’s Agreement on 12/29/2023. According to the notice, R1 was observed to be smoking in front of the building by S1. Interview with S1 revealed, R1 was seen smoking under a tree near the sidewalk of the facility. S1 guided LPA Ramirez to the location where R1 was observed to be smoking. LPA Ramirez observed this location (tree/grass area/sidewalk) to be away from the facility main door entrance and on a public sidewalk. LPA Ramirez measured the distance from tree/grass area to the front door entrance and it measured to be 45’9 feet away from the main door entrance. Based on records reviewed, and interviews conducted, LPA Ramirez will issue a Type B violation for personal rights. Per Title 22, 87468.2(a)(3)- Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities- (a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (3) To be encouraged and assisted in exercising their rights as citizens and as residents of the facility. Residents shall be free from interference, coercion, discrimination, and retaliation in exercising their rights. R1 was within their right as a citizen to smoke away from the facility. One (1) violation was cited for this visit. A copy of this report, 809-D and appeals rights was provided. Exit interview was conducted.