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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

SANTA MONICA HOME & CARE 4License 1976093673 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/20/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonia conducted a case management inspection visit at this facility. LPA was greeted by Administrators Gary Strathearn and Jennifer Block and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was at this facility in conjunction with complaint # 11-AS-20221216140503 During the visit LPA was made aware the facility failed to adhere to regulations Title 22 Section 87355. LPA identified and confirmed S#1 does not have a Criminal Record Clearance and S#2 - S#3 did not have an association to the facility.Staff #1 (S1 ) work at this facility caring for residents without proof of Criminal Record Clearance. Administrator Jennifer, stated, "S#1 was will be send home and will not return to work until obtained a Criminal Record Clearance, or a Criminal Record Exemption as required by (CCLD) Community Care Licensing Division. Staff #2 will not work until obtained association to the facility. Staff #3 will only work at the Santa Monica Home & Care #1. Based on the information gathered, the licensee violated the California Code Regulations (CCR) of Title 22 sections 87355 Division 6 Chapter 8. LPA was also informed that several positive COVID -19 case incidents were not reported to CCLD. In relation to R#1 based on the information gather Licensee violated the California Code Regulations "CCR" of Title 22 sections 87355 and 87211 Division 6 Chapter 8. Citation is issued, civil penalties assessed, and exit interview conducted and a copy was provided to Administrator Jennifer Block.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87211(a)(B)(D)Type B

    87211(a)(B)(D) Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department... (B) Any serious injury... occurring while the resident is under facility supervision. (D) Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility failed to submit written report positive COVID -19 cases in the facility. This violation poses an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87355(e)(1)Type A

    87355(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance:(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working... in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California...criminal record exemption as required by the Department Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not have approved criminal clearance for S#1.This violation poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87355(e)(2)Type A

    87355(e)(2) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2)Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not have approved criminal clearance for S#1 - S#3.This violation poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the December 20, 2022 inspection of SANTA MONICA HOME & CARE 4?

This was a other inspection of SANTA MONICA HOME & CARE 4 on December 20, 2022. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SANTA MONICA HOME & CARE 4 on December 20, 2022?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87211(a)(B)(D) Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Depar..."

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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