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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

WHITTIER COTTAGELicense 3060034411 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This unannounced inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of conducting an Annual Inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Vilma Bohanan-Trazo and discussed the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, garage, and kitchen and observed the following: LPA and AD observed there were 3 staff present. LPA observed 4 residents were present. LPA confirmed all residents were doing well. LPA inspected common areas, resident rooms, garage, and kitchen, and observed they were clean and organized. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food is available as required by regulations. LPA observed hallways and walkways were free of obstruction. During the inspection, LPA and AD observed the following: in the non-lockable garage, toxins including bleach accessible to residents; in the kitchen, toxins and sharps accessible to residents in 3 unlocked (but lockable) storage spaces and sharps in 1 non-lockable storage space; in the living room, scissors, toxins, and medications accessible to residents in an unlocked desk; in the living room, medications accessible to residents in an unlocked large cabinet. During the inspection, AD properly secured all of these items and LPA confirmed. LPA reviewed and confirmed facility policies and practices regarding resident screening, staff screening, visitation, COVID-19 surveillance testing, COVID-19 clearance testing, quarantine, isolation, cohorting, staffing, infection control/lead/training, PPE, staffing and staffing shortages, communication and emergency plan, and dementia. LPA provided technical assistance regarding outings and visitation. LPA requested and reviewed resident roster, staff roster, staff files, resident files, emergency plan, and COVID-19 mitigation plan. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was discussed with and provided to facility representative.

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.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure sharps, toxins, and other dangerous items were inaccessible to residents in the kitchen, living room, and garage, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the August 3, 2021 inspection of WHITTIER COTTAGE?

This was a inspection inspection of WHITTIER COTTAGE on August 3, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to WHITTIER COTTAGE on August 3, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure sharps, toxins, and other dangerous items were inaccessible to residen..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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