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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

A FAITHFUL HOMELicense 3060048104 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Celine De Perio and Albert Marin conducted an unannounced required annual inspection in this facility. Administrator Theresa Kholoma and House Manager (HM) Rudy Ignacio were informed about the presence of LPAs in the facility. HM Ignacio arrived in the facility. LPAs stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed for capacity of six non-ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden; and with hospice waiver for six. For this visit, there were three residents under hospice care. At 11:03 AM, LPAs De Perio and LPA Marin were granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure of the facility. LPAs observed five residents in care, while the sixth resident was out with a family member. LPAs observed two staff members on the floor. LPAs toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with the House Manger, Rudy Ignacio. There were two private and two shared resident’s rooms. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Hardwired smoke, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were observed to be operational. Fire extinguisher was mounted and charged. Bathrooms were provided with grab bars, and hot water temperature was measured at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food stock requirements. LPAs observed that knives and sharp kitchen tools were in a drawer that was not locked. LPAs observed disinfectant solutions and toxins located in a garage, however LPAs observed that garage door was unlocked and open. At about 11:15 AM, LPAs observed 33 bottles of medication in Resident #1’s (R1) bedroom in plastic boxes, opened, sealed, with some expired medication. Per file review, R1 is unable to store own medication per physician report issued on March 24, 2021. Continuation in Page 2. Continuation from Page 1 In a shared room occupied by Resident #2 and #3, LPAs noted offending odor in bedroom upon entrance at 11:25 AM. Exterior portion of the facility had patio furniture observed in to be in good repair, with a shaded area provided. At 11:28 AM, LPAs observed locked padlocks on both exit gate in the backyard. LPAs De Perio and Marin informed and reviewed the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) mitigation plan of the facility with HM Ignacio. LPAs discussed Assembly Bill 665 requires that a licensee of any adult or senior care residential facility that has internet service provide at least one internet access device, such as a computer, smart phone, tablet or other device, that: can support real-time interactive applications; is equipped with video conferencing technology, including microphone and camera functions; and is dedicated for client or resident use. For this visit, deficiencies were observed; and citations were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPAs De Perio and Marin conducted an exit interview with HM Ignacio. LPA explained the deficiencies, citations, and appeal rights to HM. Immediate civil penalty was assessed during this visit. Copies of this report, deficiency pages, civil penalty assessment, appeal rights, and cited regulations were left in the facility.

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.

  • 87202Type A

    Based on observation, facility did not maintain the fire clearance approved by County Fire Department. At 11:28 AM, LPAs observed locked padlocks on both backyard exit gates. Observation verified with House Manager. This poses an immediate threat on safety of residents in care.

  • 87365(h)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, interview and file review, the facility failed to keep the centrally stored medication in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to residents in care, other than employees responsible for the supervision of centrally stored medication. LPAs observed a total of 33 bottles of both sealed and unsealed medication in resident #1's room. This poses an immediate threat on the health and safety of the residents in care.

  • 87625(b)(3)Type B

    Based on observation, facility failed to keep residents room clean and odor free from incontinence. LPAs noted a strong offending odor in a room shared by resident #2 and #3. This poses potential threat on health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87705(f)(1-2)Type A

    Based on observation, the facility did not maintain the knives, over-the-counter medication, cleaning supplies and disinfectants inaccessible to residents with dementia. LPAs observed knives in an open drawer, over-the-counter medication in resident's drawer, and cleaning supplies and disinfectants in a garage with open door. This poses an immediate threat in health and safety of residents in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 9, 2022 inspection of A FAITHFUL HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of A FAITHFUL HOME on May 9, 2022. 4 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to A FAITHFUL HOME on May 9, 2022?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (3 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, facility did not maintain the fire clearance approved by County Fire Department. At 11:28 AM, LPAs..."

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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