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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

TAMALPAISLicense 2101027611 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen arrived unannounced at facility for the purpose of conducting a Case Management regarding a medication error. LPA met with Executive Director Paul Friesen and Director of Nursing Heidi Rieser RN. LPA is following up regarding a self-reported Incident Report received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 11/13/2023 of a medication error. The error occurred on the evening of 11/09/2023 while employee was dispensing medication. Med tech inadvertently gave resident (R1) another resident’s medications during medication passing Regulation 87465(a)(4). (See LIC809-D). Poison control contacted and confirmed to facility, the medications given are not of great concern for adverse reactions. R1 monitored with no adverse reactions. Prescribing physician and responsible party was notified of medication error. Review of on-line training for medication administration,was provided to Med tech. In service training to be conducted 11/30/2023.. LPA was provided medication training documents. Appeal of Rights Given. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights provided

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(a)(4)Type A

    87465(a)(4) Incidental Medical and Dental Care. 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care:(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on self-reported incident report and interview with Executive Director Paul Friesen, , Med Tech administered another resident’s medication to resident (R1) in care. Facility did not comply with the section cited above and did not administer medication to Resident as prescribed by their physician. This is an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the November 30, 2023 inspection of TAMALPAIS?

This was a other inspection of TAMALPAIS on November 30, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to TAMALPAIS on November 30, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465(a)(4) Incidental Medical and Dental Care. 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care:(4) The licensee shall assist r..."

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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