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Complaint

COGIR OF SAN RAFAELLicense 2168040003 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Continued from LIC9099 On 5/10/23, SRPD Detective verified results came back and it matched the DNA found on R1. S2 was arrested that morning, 5/10/23, and was booked into Marin County jail on two felonies. S2 was fingerprint cleared to work at the facility, training on facility policies and procedures including personal rights. S2 violated the rights of R1. This allegation is Substantiated . There is an allegation of Neglect/Lack of Supervision - Facility failed to seek timely medical attention for resident in care . On September 4, 2022, S1 observed S2 in R1’s bathroom at approximately 1300-1330 hours. Staff working the Sunday shift did not know who to report the incident to. S1 contacted another caregiver Staff Member 3 (S3) who also reported the incident to the Activity Assistant, Staff Member 4 (S4). When S4 returned home at approximately 1700 hours, they contacted Management to report the incident. At approximately 1900-1930 hours Resident Care Coordinator and RN arrived to the facility to do a visual check of R1. The Facility Administrator contacted SRPD and Resident's family between 1800-2100 hours. R1 was not taken to the hospital until the next morning. SRPD responded to the facility the next day. Based on the suspicious nature of the incident staff failed to contact the police and ensure resident was seen timely in the ER. This allegation is Substantiated . There is an allegation of Reporting Requirement - facility failed to report incident timely per regulations . On September 4, 2022, S1 observed S2 in R1’s bathroom at approximately 1300-1330 hours. Staff working the Sunday shift did not know who to report the incident to, staff on shift did not contact the Police based on the suspicious nature of the incident. Instead, S1 contacted another caregiver, S3, who reported the incident to S4. When S4 returned home at approximately 1700 hours, they contacted Management to report the incident. At approximately 1900-1930 hours Resident Care Coordinator and RN arrived at the facility to do a visual check of R1. The Facility Administrator contacted SRPD and Resident's family between 1800-2100 hours. R1 was not taken to the hospital until the next morning. SRPD responded to the facility the next day. Facility failed to follow the mandated reporting requirement timeframes per W&I Code 15630(b)(1). This allegation Substantiated . Continued on LIC9099C Continued from LIC9099C The issuance of a Civil Penalty is under review. The Licensee is being informed that a Civil Penalty might be assessed based on a violation that the department determines constitutes physical abuse, as defined in Section 15610.63 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or resulted in serious bodily injury, as defined in Section 15610.67 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to a resident. The Regional Office will be inviting the Licensee to attend a Non-Compliance Conference, date to be determined. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report, LIC 811 (Confidential Names), LIC-9099D (Deficiency Page), Plan of Corrections, and Appeal Rights discussed and provided to Administrator. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87468(a)Type A

    87468 Personal Rights:(a)Residents in residential care facilities for the elderly shall have personal rights... those listed in Sections 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, and 87468.2, Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and review of documents, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, and did not ensure the Personal Rights of R1. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87465(g)Type A

    Call 9-1-1 for imminent health threats

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care:(g) The licensee shall immediately telephone 9-1-1 if an injury or other circumstance has resulted in an imminent threat to a resident’s health including...an apparent life-threatening medical crisis... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and review of documents, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, and did not ensure that 911 was called for R1. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 15630(b)(1)(A)(i)Type A

    Welfare and Institutions Code section 15630(b)(1)(A)If the suspected... abuse occurred in a long-term care facility...(i)a telephone report shall be made to the local law enforcement agency immediately...no later than within two hours... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and review of documents, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, and did not report suspected abuse timely. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87405(a)Type A

    Certified administrator requirements and substitute coverage

    87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties:(a) All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified administrator...When the administrator is not in the facility...coverage by a designated substitute...shall... be responsible and accountable for management...of the facility... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, and did not ensure staff knew who the designated administrator was to contact. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 2, 2023 inspection of COGIR OF SAN RAFAEL?

This was a complaint inspection of COGIR OF SAN RAFAEL on June 2, 2023. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to COGIR OF SAN RAFAEL on June 2, 2023?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (3 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468 Personal Rights:(a)Residents in residential care facilities for the elderly shall have personal rights... those li..."

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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