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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

ALMAVIA OF SAN RAFAELLicense 2168018681 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Almavia of San Rafael for the purpose of conducting a Case Management-Incident inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Angela Boucher-Tourin, and was granted access into the facility. CCL received an incident report reporting medication errors for 16 residents. The error occurred on February 13, 2022.16 residents were not administered medication as prescribed. The nurse that was responsible for medication passes was told not to return to the facility. Responsible parties for the 16 residents and prescribing doctors were notified of medication errors. LPA obtained copies of the medication training for all staff members. 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 to the Administrator.

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)(5)Type A

    87465(a)(5) Incidental Medical and Dental Care. 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: The licensee shall assist residents with self administered medications as needed. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on statement from facility Administrator, staff did not ensure 16 residents received their medication timely. Subsequently, 16 residents missed medication which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the March 2, 2022 inspection of ALMAVIA OF SAN RAFAEL?

This was a other inspection of ALMAVIA OF SAN RAFAEL on March 2, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to ALMAVIA OF SAN RAFAEL on March 2, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465(a)(5) Incidental Medical and Dental Care. A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each..."

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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