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SIMPLE TOUCH BOARD AND CARE INCLicense 1976104292 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

The complainant’s concern was that the licensee left food sitting out on the table for hours. While this was not observed and there were no other witnesses to cooperate the specifics of this allegation there were other food safety protocols not followed. At approximately 8:45 am LPA/LPM toured the kitchen area and initiated food service inspection. LPA/LPM observed an incontinent pad on the top shelf of the refrigerator to catch any spills from the shelf. Foods which include packs of hot dogs, cans of tomatoes sauce and a pot with a quarter red tomato and remnants of rice in a pan were observed to not be appropriately sealed and wrapped appropriately to protect from contamination. LPA/LPM observed a can of bug spray stored with potatoes and cooking pots under the kitchen sink. Therefore, after review of the information gathered the allegation, “Licensee does not ensure that staff follow food safety protocols” is substantiated . Deficiency issued. Allegation: Staff do not ensure that resident’s room is sanitary. The complainants concern that soiled depends(adult diapers) were left in the room for a lengthy period of time. While this was not observed and there were no other witnesses to cooperate the specifics of this allegation, LPA/LPM observed other sanitary issues which include two (2) half-full plastic portable urinals sitting on a table by the resident. This is a health and safety issue should the urinals falls spilling the urine. LPA/LPM observed a urine-stained mattress in an unoccupied room #1. LPA/LPM observed an ant infestation on top of an old plate with crumbs of food in room #4. The ant infestation was observed to also be within the residents clothing box. Therefore, after review of the information gathered the allegation, “Staff do not ensure that resident's room is sanitary”, is substantiated . Deficiency issued. Administrator was advised and a copy of this report given.

Citations

16 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.

  • 87303Type B

    Maintenance and Operation: Solid waste shall be stored and disposed of as follows: All containers, except movable bins, used for storage of solid wastes shall have tight-fitting covers on the containers; shall be in good repair; shall have external handles; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof. This requirement is not met as evidenced by kitchen and bathroom #2 in bedrioom #4 has only trash bags hanging on a drawer handle for trash, these poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(1)Type A

    Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. (1) Storage areas for poisons, and firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPM/ LPA observation that there was poison, cleaning solutions and disinfectant that are kept unlock for residents which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87405(d)(1)Type A

    (d) The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d)(1) through (5). If the licensee is also the administrator, all requirements for an administrator shall apply.(1) Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision... appropriate to the residents... (2) Knowledge of and ability to conform ... (3) Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records. (5) Good character and a continuing reputation of personal integrity.This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPM/ LPA which poses a potential health.

  • 87618(b)(3)(b)Type A

    Oxygen Administration - Gas and Liquid Ensuring that the use of oxygen equipment meets the following requirements: "No Smoking-Oxygen in Use" signs shall be posted in the facility and appropriate areas. This requirement is not met as evidenced by no signage as posted in room #2, which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation in the hallway that facility temperature is not working. Sofa was blocking the oven in the kitchen, which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87307Type B

    Clean linen, including blankets, bedspreads, top bed sheets, bottom bed sheets, pillow cases, mattress pads, bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths...The use of common wash cloths and towels shall be prohibited This requirement is not met as evidenced by and bathroom #1 has no paper towel, these poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(c)Type B

    Maintenance and Operation: All window screens shall be clean and maintained in good repair. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation of room#3 screen is off rack and bent, these poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87355(b)Type A

    Prior to the Department issuing a license, the applicant, administrator and any adults other than a client, residing in the facility shall have a criminal record clearance or exemption. This requirement is not met as evidenced by two (2) staff was not associated with the facility which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412Type B

    Personel records: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee.This requirement is not met as evidenced by and staff has no records these poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87470(a)(1)(b)(4)Type A

    Infection Control Requirements: (a) A licensee shall ensure that infection control practices are maintained as follows:After contact with blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious material, or contaminated surfaces. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA/LPM observation there are 2 urine bottles beside a resident in roo #4. Stained mattress in room #1 needs to be dispose, these poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPM/ LPA observation that there was medication in kitchen cabinet from staff and medication was observed in room #2 that was not stored which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87506(a)Type B

    Resident Records: (a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete, and current record is maintained for each resident in the facility or in a central administrative location readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff. This requirement is not met as evidenced by residents has no records which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(24)Type A

    Pesticides and other toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, or where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored.This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPM/ LPA observe checmicals to be stored under the kitchen sink with food, which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(28)Type A

    All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately upon discovery. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPM/ LPA observe checmicals to be stored under the kitchen sink with food, which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPM/ LPA observed harmful chemicals/poison to be stored together with food under the sink.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPM/ LPA observation that there was no staffing to for residents which poses a potential health safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87211(a)(3)Type B

    Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident, such as psychological abuse of a resident by staff or other residents, or unexplained absence of any resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 5, 2024 inspection of SIMPLE TOUCH BOARD AND CARE INC?

This was a complaint inspection of SIMPLE TOUCH BOARD AND CARE INC on June 5, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SIMPLE TOUCH BOARD AND CARE INC on June 5, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Maintenance and Operation: Solid waste shall be stored and disposed of as follows: All containers, except movable bins, ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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