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Inspection visit

Complaint

DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTERLicense 1986018381 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Interviews conducted with staff also confirmed S1 was an employee of the facility. S1's fingerprint transfer request was submitted 8 months after being hired and S1's fingerprints were never associated to the facility. Based on the information obtained, the allegation is substantiated. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview held with Administrator. A copy of the report and appeal rights will be provided via email due to printer issues. Staff interviewed deny the allegation. Staff indicated 8 pm medication will only start as early as 7:30 pm, but never at 5 pm. Medication records reviewed confirmed residents taking pain medication have a physician's order. Medications were reviewed and there were no errors found. Based on the information obtained, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Exit interview held with Administrator. A copy of the report will be emailed due to printer issues.

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.

  • Request transfer of criminal record clearance

    Personnel Requirements - General(g) Prior to employment or initial presence in the facility, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) This deficiency was evidenced by the following:Records reviewed S1 was hired on 10/4/19. Facility did not request fingerprint transfer until 6/18/20. S1's fingerprints were never associated to this facility. Staff also confirmed S1 was a staff member at the facility.

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What happened during the April 5, 2022 inspection of DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER on April 5, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER on April 5, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personnel Requirements - General(g) Prior to employment or initial presence in the facility, all employees and volunteer..."

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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