complaint·March 9, 2022

staff, on March 1, 2022, a Los Angeles County Department of Health LVN witnessed a caregiver did not change gloves after disposing of the soiled incontinent briefs . Also, a caregiver did not wear appropriate PPE when managing incontinence care of residents with diarrheal illness. LPA Spaeth interviewed the caregiver today at 2:00 pm who was assisting the resident mentioned within the complaint who stated did not know to wear additional PPE when caring for a resident with diarrheal illness. Also, LPA interviewed the med tech who stated there were three additional residents who experienced diarrheal illness on that day. Due to this evidence, The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health LVNs who visited the facility were told this information and therefore the facility would need to follow the infectious disease control guidelines. Also, the reporting party was made aware by clinic staff that during the LVN's visit, a disposable cup with medication was sitting out in the resident's room. Reporting Party was made aware by clinic staff that during DOT visit, staff saw a disposable cup with medication was sitting on a table in R1's room. A photo was taken by the LVN during the visit. Therefore the allegations stating staff lacks knowledge of the appropriate infectious disease prevention measures and resident's medication was left in a disposable cup within resident's room are substantiated. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, a deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted, Appeal Rights discussed, and a copy of the report was issues to Administrator.