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SAVANT OF ALHAMBRALicense 1986035972 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

(continued from 9099) The investigation revealed: Allegation: Staff did not ensure correct medications were dispensed to resident. It is alleged that S5 gave R1 another resident's medication. According to SIR dated 07/27/2024, R1 was administered incorrect medication on 7/26/2024 at approximately 9:00 PM LPA Interviewed eight (8) staff and six (6) of eight (8) staff corroborated the allegation. One staff did not know and could not answer and S5 could not answer LPA questions during phone contact and stated S5 was too busy. S1, S2, S3, S6, S7, and S8 admitted the medication error and One (1) of eight (8) residents was able to corroborate the allegation. W#1 who is family member also corroborated the allegation. On 7/26/2024 at approximately 9:00 PM, S5 provided the wrong medication to R1. The error occurred because S5 mistook one resident for another because both residents shared the same last name. There is enough evidence to substantiate this allegation Allegation: Staff did not ensure medications were dispensed in a timely manner. It is alleged that one staff forgot to provided medications to resident at one night. LPA interviewed eight (8) staff and six (6) of (8) staff denied the allegation. S3 admitted that this occurred. S8 who was responsible to administer medications to resident one night stated S8 forgot and called niece immediately to notify her and immediately administered the medication that night. Medication were administered late on at least one night according to S8 statement. LPA interviewed Eight (8) residents and seven (7) of (8) residents could not corroborate the allegation. There is enough evidence to substantiate this allegation. The facility admitted the errors and stated they took corrective action that included additional training of staff. Based on LPA's record review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation are SUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview and copy of report, 9099-D and appeal rights provided to administrator Lisa Pham. (continued from 9099) Some staff stated that R1 refused bathing service. LPA interviewed eight (8) residents and seven (7) of eight (8) residents could not corroborate the allegations. LPA reviewed and obtained bathing log documentation for R1 that shows that resident refused bathing services on July 26, 30, 2024, and on August 2,6,9, 2024 for reasons of not feeling well to dizziness. Although the allegations may have happened or are 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 was conducted, a copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided to Administrator Lisa Pham.

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.

  • 87465(a)(5)Type A

    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 on at least one night on time because S8 stated S8 forgot which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(c)(2)Type A

    87465(c)(2) (c) 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, facility staff designated by the licensee shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration, 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 evidenced by: On July 26th 2024, R1 was given medication that belonged to another resident by mistakewhich poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 8, 2024 inspection of SAVANT OF ALHAMBRA?

This was a complaint inspection of SAVANT OF ALHAMBRA on October 8, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SAVANT OF ALHAMBRA on October 8, 2024?

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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