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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

G & A CARELicense 1976097318 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. At 10:00 am Markui Kosayan who is the mother of the licensee met with LPA. At 10:24 AM Grigor Kosoyan who is the licensee arrived at the facility and met with the LPA and was explained the reason for the visit. A civil penalty will be issued since no staff was seen to be present when LPA arrived. At 10:25 AM, with the assistance of licensee, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms are operational that are located each bedroom, the hallway and kitchen. There are carbon monoxide detectors that functions properly. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen. The charge date is 11/30/2023. During the visit the facility is at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory residents; 1 bedridden; hospice waiver for 5. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. The menu was posted for review. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Cleaning supplies, pesticides or toxic cleaning supplies were stored and was kept unlock in the laundry. LIC 809-D will be cited on deficiency page. Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Bedroom #1 is for private and vacant; bedroom #3 is for private use. Bedroom #4 is shared and vacant. Bedroom #2 is shared and is currently being only occupied by one resident. Resident bedrooms were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Continue to LIC 809-C Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathroom at the facility, one for staff and the other one is designated for residents' use. The bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.2 degrees Fahrenheit for bathroom #1 located in the hallway beside room #2. Staff bathroom is located by the entrance of the facility. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets in the hallway. Common Areas: LPA toured all common areas of the facility. These included the living room and dining area for residents. The common areas were properly furnished. Residents dining table fits enough for six (6). LPA observed common areas to be very clean and tidy. LPA observed the floors to be in very good condition. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Furniture in common area was observed to be in good repair. There are no issues with Fire Clearance. Infection control : Facility mitigation plan to make sure licensee was following current infection control recommendations. LPA obtain a copy and reviewed the infection control plan during this visit. Surrounding Grounds : Entry and exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The facility does have a swimming pool, this is properly fenced and locked. The garage detached and is used for PPE storage and injection storage. Deficiency will be cited on LIC 809-D for keeping injections for residents who are no longer living in the facility. Laundry service: There is enough linen available to change weekly or more if need. Cleaning supplies are being stored in an unlock storage above the laundry. Deficiency will be cited on LIC 809-D. Staff Files : LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Office space is located beside the living room by the entrance. Records were checked for expired or missing certificates and clearances: LPA conducted a file review of staff for criminal record clearances and current First Aid. The administrator file was reviewed for current first aid, fingerprint clearance, administrator certificate, and HIV/AIDS and TB training. Continue to LIC 809-C Medications are in a centrally stored and locked place, including over-the-counter medicines; medications are properly labeled and checked for expiration dates. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the clients’ doctor. LPA found medications that are prep for the day in a cup are accessible to residents in the kitchen 2nd drawer across the pantry. Deficiency will be cited on LIC 809-D. Proper medication dispensing instruction are followed and checked for contamination. First-aid has all proper items and is current. Resident records were reviewed for and legibility: LPA reviewed client’s files for current appraisal. Planned activities are offered. Facility is not within CA code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety Code. Citation has been issued on LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted, copy of report has been issued and discussed.

Citations

8 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)(1)(A)Type A

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three (3) residents identified by left over medication to have been deceased. Administrator could not provide date of death and admitted to submitting death reports which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons

  • 87303(e)(5)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 non-skid mat for residentbathroom was not available, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in no staff was observed which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87413(a)(1)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in no staff was observed which poses animmediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(1)(C)Type A

    Based on bservation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 prep-medications were accessible in the kitchen drawer; which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on bservation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 prep-medications were accessible in the kitchen drawer; which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(i)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 insulin injections were seen kept for residents who no longer resides at the facility; which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 storage cabinet were unlock in the laundry room which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care..

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What happened during the September 17, 2024 inspection of G & A CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of G & A CARE on September 17, 2024. 8 citations were issued: 7 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to G & A CARE on September 17, 2024?

Yes, 8 citations were issued (7 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three (3) residents iden..."

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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