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TERRACES AT VIA VERDE-A MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY, THELicense 1986033831 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

The investigation reveals the following: Regarding " Unqualified staff are administering insulin”. It is alleged that med techs are administering insulin injections to residents. LPA conducted file review and interviews and observed the following. Based on the interviews there was one (1) resident (R1) who has since passed away that needed insulin injections. LPA observed that R1 received Novolog injections subcutaneously for the month of September in 2023. The injections were administered by seven (7) different staff members during the month of September. LPA confirmed 2 out of the 7 staff was med techs that did not have the required licensed to administer insulin injections. Based on LPA observation, interviews and file review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulation, Title 22 are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Exit Interview Conducted with Executive Director/ Appeal Rights Provided / A Copy of the Report Issue d.

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.

  • 1569.69Type B

    1569.69 of the Health and Safety Code. It requires direct care staff in RCFEs, excluding licensed medical professionals, to meet specified training requirements, including passing an examination, in order to be able to assist residents with the self-administration of medications. It does not authorize unlicensed personnel to directly administer medications.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that two (2) Staff administered insulin to resident #1 without a license to administer medications, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 5, 2024 inspection of TERRACES AT VIA VERDE-A MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of TERRACES AT VIA VERDE-A MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY, THE on March 5, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to TERRACES AT VIA VERDE-A MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY, THE on March 5, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "1569.69 of the Health and Safety Code. It requires direct care staff in RCFEs, excluding licensed medical professionals..."

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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