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WHITTIER GLEN ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 1986031621 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

The investigation revealed the following: It was alleged the facility was not providing residents medication as prescribed. Interviewed staff indicated residents are provided with medication as prescribed. R2 stated that staff not providing medication as prescribed. Upon reviewing R1's Medication Administration Log (MAR log), LPA observed that the 325 mg, 500 mg and 650 mg Acetaminophen were ordered by doctor on 12/31/21 and not given to R1 as prescribed. 650 mg Acetaminophen was not seen at the facility at the time of visit. The MAR log was signed off that Rosuvastatin Calcium 10 mg administered as prescribed but the medication was still packaged and not dispensed for 3/6/22. Upon reviewing R2's MAR LPA observed that Loratadine 10mg signed off for 03/14/22 and administrated as prescribed, but the medication was still packaged for 03/14/22. Based on LPA interviews conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations Title 22. See 9099D. Exit interview conducted and copy of the report with appeal rights was provided to Executive Director.

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(c)(2)Type A

    If the resident's physician has stated in writing that the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for nonprescription PRN medication but can communicate his/her symptoms clearly ...provided all of the following requirements are met:(2) Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Facility failed to provide Acetaminophen 325 mg, 500mg and 650 mg R1 as prescribed.Facility failed to provide Loratadine 10mg R2 as prescribed. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to clients in care

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What happened during the March 23, 2022 inspection of WHITTIER GLEN ASSISTED LIVING?

This was a complaint inspection of WHITTIER GLEN ASSISTED LIVING on March 23, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to WHITTIER GLEN ASSISTED LIVING on March 23, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "If the resident's physician has stated in writing that the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for nonpresc..."

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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