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MERRILL GARDENS AT MONTEREYLicense 2752025911 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA Hurt met with Administrator Tiffaney Santoro, and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility reported a medication error that took place on 07/11/2024 at 01:15 p.m. Staff 1 handed Resident 1 a medication that was meant for another resident. Resident 1 was hospitalized due to the medication error, and returned to the community around 02:00 a.m. on 07/12/2024. Staff 1 has since been provided training and removed from the medication technician in training position. The following Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted with Administrator Tiffaney Santoro, a copy of this report along with appeal 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)Type A

    Develop required incidental medical care plan

    87465 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:(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed.(5) Facility staff, except those authorized by law, shall not administer injections, but staff designated by the licensee may assist persons with self-administration as needed. Assistance with self-administered medications shall be limited to the following: The following requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Resident 1 was given incorrect medication on 07/11/2024 resulting in a visit to the hosptial, which poses an immediate health,safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the July 17, 2024 inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT MONTEREY?

This was an other inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT MONTEREY on July 17, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MERRILL GARDENS AT MONTEREY on July 17, 2024?

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

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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