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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

BLUFFS AT HAMILTON HILL, THELicense 2168040662 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At approximately 1:15PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Felias and Rummonds arrived unannounced to continue a Required 1 Year Visit and met with the front desk receptionist. Executive Director, Jessica Graham arrived during visit at approximately 2:00PM. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly that provides care and assistance for Older Adults in Assisted Living and Memory Care. Facility has an approved fire clearance for 81 Non-Ambulatory Residents, and 14 Bedridden Residents for a total capacity of 95 Residents. Facility has a Hospice Waiver for 10 individuals. Upon arrival, LPAs were informed that there were 41 Residents in care. LPAs were also informed there were 48 staff members on site. LPAs reviewed a sample size of 6 resident files. Files were found to be well organized, thorough and contained the required documentation. LPAs also reviewed a sample size of 2 medication records. LPAs also followed up on self-reported incidents that were submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL). The following incident reports were discussed with Executive Director: Incident Report 1/Incident Report 2: CCL received an incident report on 06/19/2023. The report states that on 06/08/2023, Resident 1 (R1) was being transferred by two staff members. During the transfer, R1's wheelchair became unlocked resulting in R1 being assisted to the ground by staff. R1 was observed to bump their head on the wall but refused to be evaluated by Emergency Personnel. Report stated that R1's Responsible Party was to provide a new wheelchair for R1. Facility contacted R1's physician and responsible party appropriately. On 06/19/2023, CCL received updated incident report for R1. Report states that on 06/9/2023, R1 was being transferred by two staff members. R1's wheelchair became unlocked resulting in R1 being assisted to the ground by staff. Facility contacted R1's physician and responsible party appropriately. Report stated that R1 would use Facility's wheelchair until Responsible Party provided one. LPAs discussed R1 with Executive Director. Per conversation with Executive Director, R1 refused to have their wheelchair replaced. Facility replaced wheelchair the next day with a brand new one when it was observed that the wheelchair was in disrepair. Continued on LIC809C Continued from LIC809 Incident Report 3: CCL received an incident report on 06/20/2023. The report states that on 06/11/2023, facility staff observed that three medications for Resident 2 (R2) were missing from the pharmacy's monthly cycle fill. Facility staff contacted pharmacy and R2's physician. Report states that 1 of 3 medications was not administered until 06/12/2023, and that 2 of 3 medications were not administered until 06/15/2023. Facility conducted an In-Service training on the following topics: medication cycle preparation, when to contact the pharmacy for refills, and how to properly store and document received medications. Facility contacted R2's physician and responsible party. LPAs discussed R2 with Executive Director and reviewed their medication records. Death Report 1: CCL received a death report on 07/03/2023. The report states that on 06/19/2023, Resident 3 (R3) was transported to the hospital for shortness of breath and refused treatment at the hospital. R3 passed away on 06/30/2023 and was not on hospice. LPAs requested for the death certificate of R3 to be submitted to CCL for review. incident Report 4: CCL received an incident report on 08/16/2023. The report states that on 08/05/2023, it was observed that an order clarification from Resident 4 (R4) was received by their urologist indicating when an antibiotic was to be started. Facility staff contacted pharmacy and R4's physician for clarification. Report states the order clarification was sent to the pharmacy, was filled, and was administered to R4. R4 received 3 doses of antibiotics. Facility received clarification from R4's urologist and physician stating that there was no active order of antibiotic to be provided. Facility informed urologist and physician of medication error and was informed that R4 should have no adverse effects. R4 was monitored. Facility contacted R4's physician and responsible party. Facility conducted an In-Service Training on the following topic: medication order processing. LPAs discussed R4 with Executive Director and reviewed their medication records. LPAs were provided with Facility's In-Service Training documentation. LPAs were informed that Executive Director is still in their Administrator Certification course. Until this is completed, Denise Munoz, Director of Administration, is the Administrator for the Facility. Executive Director understands that once their certification is completed, their Administrator paperwork needs to be submitted to CCL for a Change of Administrator to occur. Continued on LIC809C Continued from LIC809C Facility to submit the following documents in order to change Facility Administrator. Administrator Documents · LIC 308 (Designation of Facility Responsibility) · Active and Current Administrator Certificate · First Aid Certificate · Administrator Resume · LIC 500 (Personnel Report) · LIC 501 (Personnel Record) · LIC 503 (Health Screening Report - personnel) · Proof of Negative TB test · LIC 9182 (Criminal Record Exemption Transfer Request) · LIC 508 (Criminal Record Statement) · Copy of Driver's License or Passport that is not expired · Copy of Board of Directors' Resolution meeting minutes signed (required for all corporations) LPAs requested the following documents to update facility file: Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) Updated Personnel Report (LIC 500) Register of Clients/Residents (LIC 9020) Updated Liability Insurance Facility documents to be submitted to CCL by Saturday, 10/07/2023. 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, LIC809D, LIC811 (Confidential Names), Plan of Corrections, and Appeal Rights discussed and provided to Executive Director. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.

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.

  • 87211(a)(1)(D)Type B

    Based on file review and observations made, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 2 of 2 residents. LPAs observed that medications for 2 residents were not administered as required. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87465(a)(4)Type B

    Based on file review and observations made, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 2 of 2 residents. LPAs observed that medications for 2 residents were not administered as required. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 7, 2023 inspection of BLUFFS AT HAMILTON HILL, THE?

This was a other inspection of BLUFFS AT HAMILTON HILL, THE on September 7, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BLUFFS AT HAMILTON HILL, THE on September 7, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on file review and observations made, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 2 of 2 resident..."

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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