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Inspection visit

Follow-up

HOPE HOME CARE FOR ELDERLYLicense 1986031695 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit on 6/30/23, regarding an incident that occurred at Happy Home Care for Elderly and is owned by Licensee Jung Kim. LPA Ramirez gained entry into the facility at 10:25 am. LPA Ramirez was greeted by Licensee/Administrator Jung Kim and LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve residents 60 years old and older and has a fire clearance for four (4) ambulatory and two (2) non-ambulatory. The facility is currently approved for six (6) hospice residents. LPA Ramirez and Licensee Kim conducted physical plant tour at 10:33 am Case Management Findings: · Minimum of two (2) day supply of perishable food was not observed on the premises. · Resident Room #1 was observed to be shared. LPA Ramirez observed a 7ft x 14ft beige room divider and a white door that led into a makeshift spare bedroom. LPA Ramirez observed a twin sized framed bed with one (1) mattress, one (1) pillow and five (5) drawers attached to the bottom of the frame, and two standing dressers. No linen was observed on the mattress. LPA Ramirez observed an empty, clear, three (3) drawer plastic cubby located next to bed. LPA Ramirez observed a sliding door that leads to the backyard from this makeshift spare room. Entry into this makeshift spare room can be accessed through resident room#1 door entry and sliding door entry from backyard. Per Licensee Kim, former staff would stay in this area but, the area is now being utilized by the residents currently occupying bedroom#1 as an extra area to rest. LPA Ramirez observed facility sketch plan posed in dining room area. Facility sketch does not reflect observations made by LPA Ramirez in resident bedroom #1. Facility sketch also states “two (2) non-ambulatory” and does not reflect room would be utilized for staff or as a spare room for residents. This licensing agency did not receive prior request or notification of construction or alteration to facility. SEE 809-C for continuation · LPA Ramirez observed auditory devices in “OFF” mode and not operable during visit. LPA Ramirez advised staff and licensee to keep auditory devices in “ON” mode. LPA Ramirez observed auditory device on outside of dining room sliding door to be secured with clear tape. Staff later secured auditory device according to it’s original design. · Copy of Certificate of liability insurance provided to LPA Ramirez on 6/30/23 does not meet liability limits. Exit interview is being conducted with Licensee Jung Kim and a copy of this report, 809-D, and appeals rights was provided.

Citations

5 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.

  • 1569.605Type A

    1569.605Liability insurance; coverage requirementsOn and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the total annual aggregate, caused by the negligent acts or omissions to act of, or neglect by, the licensee or its employees.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Copy of Certificate of liability insurance provided to LPA Ramirez on 6/30/23 does not meet liability limits.

  • 87305(a)(b)Type B

    87305Alterations to Existing Building or New Facilities(a) Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit.(b) The licensing agency may require the facility to acquire a local building inspection where the agency determines that a suspected hazard to health and safety exists.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Resident Room #1 was observed to be shared. LPA Ramirez observed a 7ft x 14ft beige room divider and a white door that led into a makeshift spare bedroom. Facility sketch also states “ two (2) non-ambulatory” and does not reflect room would be utilized for staff or as a spare room for residents.

  • 87307(C)Type B

    87307Personal Accommodations and Services(C) No bedroom of a resident shall be used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet.This requirement is not met as evidence by: LPA Ramirez observed a sliding door that leads to the backyard from this makeshift spare room. Entry into this makeshift spare room can be accessed through resident room#1 door entry and sliding door entry from backyard. Per Licensee Kim, former staff would stay in this area but, the area is now being utilized by the residents currently occupying bedroom#1 as an extra area to rest.

  • 87555(26)Type A

    87555General Food Service Requirements(26) Supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Minimum of two (2) day supply of perishable food was not observed on the premises.

  • 87705(j)Type A

    87705Care of Persons with Dementia(j) The licensee shall have an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits, if exiting presents a hazard to any resident.This requirement is not met as evidence by: • LPA Ramirez observed auditory devices in “OFF” mode and not operable during visit. LPA Ramirez advised staff and licensee to keep auditory devices in “ON” mode. LPA Ramirez observed auditory device on outside of dining room sliding door to be secured with clear tape. Staff later secured auditory device according to it’s original design.

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What happened during the June 30, 2023 inspection of HOPE HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY?

This was a other inspection of HOPE HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY on June 30, 2023. 5 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HOPE HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY on June 30, 2023?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (3 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "1569.605Liability insurance; coverage requirementsOn and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the eld..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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