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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

HORIZON ASSISTED LIVING FACILITYLicense 1976097662 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An unannounced case management Annual Continuation visit in conjunction with a subsequent complaint visit (Complaint Control # 31-AS-20200428160827 ) was conducted on this day by licensing program analyst (LPA) Yelena Avetisyan. Upon arrival, the LPA met with staff Rosa Tonoyan, who contacted administrator Sona Gevorkyan via telephone. Approximately 1:00 pm Ms. Gevorkyan arrived to the facility. Approximately 12:37 pm LPA conducted a brief tour of the facility and spoke with Staff. While conducting the tour LPA observed the 2 backyard gates exiting the facility pad locked. When touring the facility LPA observed R1 in Rm # 2 utilizing full bed rails. When asked staff stated that they currently have 4 residents on hospice. From 2:20 pm LPA conducted review of files for 5 residents. LPA requested to review hospice files for residents however licensee did not have complete hospice files for 4 out of 4 residents who are currently receiving hospice services Licensee did not have hospice care plan for R1 indicating the need for the full rail. A discussion was held with the administrator about ensuring that a complete hospice file is kept at the facility along with copies of hospice visit reports. At 4:00 pm LPA conducted review of staff files. While reviewing the staff files LPA observed that licensee/administrator is not documenting staff training properly. Staff 1 does not have medication training since start of employment. Staff #2 received medication training from a hospice RN however the licensee/administrator did not have copy of the test taken, or information regarding the training program that was used to provide the training. Staff 3's medication training was from 2019 and documentation missing same information/documentation as staff 2. A lengthy discussion was held with Ms. Gevorkyan regarding documenting staff training, and the requirements of medication training. From approximately 5:12 pm LPA observed as staff provided assistance to R1. LPA observed R1 required the assistance of 2 staff to sit up in bed, stand from bed and required physical assistance by staff to sit on the wheelchair and reposition body to be able to sit on the wheelchair. Based on LPA observations resident appears to be bedridden and currently residing in a room that has ambulatory fire clearance. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to the Woodland Hills RO by 6/27/2022 Initial/Comprehensive Hospice Assessment for all 4 residents. Administrator will also work with the hospice agency to obtain and retain complete and up to date hospice files for all residents at the facility. To ensure hospice care plan for R1 specifies the need for the full rails. Documentation regarding the medication training provided to Resident by Hospice RN. The administrator understands if the training provided was not compliant with the regulations she will schedule vendorized medication training for all staff. Copy of current liability insurance Current LIC 500. Exit interview conducted, copy of report, citations and civil penalties issued.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87466Type A

    The licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and that appropriate assistance is provided when such observation reveals unmet needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by. Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation the licensee/ administrator did not comply with the cited section by not having knowledge of R1's various pressure injuries not being treated by hospice and ensuring proper medical care was obtained prior to hospitalization which posed an immediate health and safety, and personal rights risk to resident in care.

  • 87611(c)Type A

    In addition to Section 87411(d), facility staff shall have knowledge and the ability to recognize and respond to problems and shall contact the physician, appropriately skilled professional, and/or vendor as necessary. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on Information obtained during the course of the investigation the facility staff did not comply with the cited section by not having knowledge and ability to properly document respond and obtain medical care of R1's various pressure injuries not being treated by the hospice agency which posed an immediate health and safety, and personal rights risk to resident in care.

  • 87202(a)(2)Type A

    FIRE CLEARANCE. All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance. Prior to accepting persons over 60 years of age none ambulatory and/or bedridden the licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited by retaining bedridden resident in room with non ambulatory fire clearance (R1)which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to R1.

  • 87705(I)(5)Type A

    The following initial and continuing requirements shall be met for the licensee to lock exterior doors or perimeter fence gates:(2) The licensee shall ensure that the fire clearance includes approval of locked exterior doors or locked perimeter fence gates. This requirement is not being met as evidenced by Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited by locking the backyard exit doors/gates of the facility without the approval of the fire department which poses an immediate health and safety and personal rights violation to persons in care.

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What happened during the June 25, 2022 inspection of HORIZON ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY?

This was a other inspection of HORIZON ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY on June 25, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to HORIZON ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY on June 25, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "The licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social fu..."

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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