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Inspection visit

Complaint

DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTERLicense 1986018382 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

In regards to the allegation: Facility staff did not notify resident's responsible party of change in resident's condition. Based on interviews with Witness, Staff and Resident, there were no apparent change in Resident's condition during the time prescribed medications were not administered. There are no medical records revealing Resident had a change of condition due to not receiving prescribed medications. Based on LPA's record review and interviews, investigation revealed: Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted with Michele Goodney and a copy of this report provided. In regards to the allegation: Facility staff did not ensure that resident received medication refills. Based on record review and interviews, Resident #1's prescription medications were not refilled in a timely manner causing Resident #1's prescription medications not being administered from Dec. 01, 2021 to Dec. 06, 2021. Based on LPA's record review and interviews, investigation revealed that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Failure to provide proof of corrections may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Michele Goodney and a copy of this record and appeal rights provided.

Citations

2 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.

  • Limit staff assistance with self-administered drugs

    Incidental Medical and Dental Care(a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following:(5) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Resident #1 did not receive their medication from Dec. 01, 2021 to Dec. 06, 2021 because facility was not able to obtain refill authorization from doctor.

  • 87465(e)Type A

    Require physician order and label for PRN medication

    Incidental Medical and Dental Care(e) For every prescription and nonprescription PRN medication for which the licensee provides assistance there shall be a signed, dated written order from a physician, on a prescription blank, maintained in the residents file, and a label on the medication. Both the physician's order and the label shall contain at least all of the following information. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Resident #1's prescription medications were not refilled in a timely manner causing Resident #1's prescription medications not being administered from Dec. 01, 2021 to Dec. 06, 2021.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 13, 2021 inspection of DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER on December 13, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER on December 13, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Incidental Medical and Dental Care(a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility...."

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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