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COTTAGES OF LAKE BALBOA 3, THELicense 1976098731 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) conducted a Case Management - Deficiencies visit in conjunction with a complaint visit (Complaint Control # 29-AS-20220121164812 ). LPA met with Justin Levi and explained the reason for the visit. The purpose of this visit is to issue a citation for deficiencies observed during the complaint investigation which were not related to the complaint. During today's visit, LPA conducted physical plant at approx 11:25am and observed medications for six (6) residents in care were pre-pored and out of their original containers for more than 24 hours. LPA observed the rest of resident medications to be securely stored in the Assistant Administrators office. LPA conducted medication audit. The Medication Administration Record (MAR) indicated that medications for the residents were administered as prescribed at this time. LPA also checked resident medications for expiration dates and instructions and the LPA uncovered minimal discrepancies. The LPA reviewed facility incident reports, and the LPA was unable to uncover incident reports as it related to known medication errors. Pursuant to Title 22 CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Exit interview conducted/Citations issued/ Appeal Rights Discussed/ Copy of this report issued.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87465(h)(5)Type B

    87465(h)(5) Incidental Medical and Dental Care - Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interview, LPA the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as (6) residents had medications pre-poured and out of their original containers for more than 24 hours which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 30, 2023 inspection of COTTAGES OF LAKE BALBOA 3, THE?

This was a other inspection of COTTAGES OF LAKE BALBOA 3, THE on October 30, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to COTTAGES OF LAKE BALBOA 3, THE on October 30, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465(h)(5) Incidental Medical and Dental Care - Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received c..."

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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