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Inspection visit

Complaint

IRIS GUEST HOMELicense 3060057221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the visit on 10/31/2022 LPA Mendivil interviewed residents present at that time indicated the facility will provide fans if the weather outside is warm. LPA Mendivil visited the facility on 05/19/2023, 5/25/2023,06/15/2023 , 07/11/2023 and 8/15/2023 and the facility was within regulatory temperatures and LPA Mendivil observed the air conditioning to be operational and on, on multiple occasions. Based on observations by LPA Mendivil observed the refrigerator was stocked with eggs, bread, ham, and chicken. LPA Mendivil observed a sample menu on the refrigerator. Based on interviews with Administrator Brevet Dao the menu is not always followed, and it is modified. Administrator stated they try to accommodate all resident's dietary restrictions with are mostly low sodium and low carbohydrate meals. Interviews with staff indicate that groceries are purchased every 5 days. Therefore, based on the preponderance of evidence through interviews and observations the allegations that licensee does not ensure that a comfortable temperature is maintained in rooms that residents occupy and facility does not meet resident’s dietary needs are determined to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. This agency has investigated this complaint. No deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided. Therefore based on interviews the allegation that staff yells are residents is determined to be SUBSTANTIATED, meaning the complaint allegation is valid and that a violation has occurred. The following is being cited per California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8. Civil Penalty assessed based on repeat violation. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the facility representative.

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.

  • Dignity in personal relationships

    (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidence by: 2 out of 6 residents stated that S1 yells. This poses a potential risk to persons safety in care.

  • 87633(a)(3)Type A

    (a) The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain residents who have been diagnosed as terminally ill by his or her physician..., to reside in the facility and receive hospice services from a hospice agency in the facility when all of the following conditions are met: (3) Hospice agency services are contracted for by each terminally ill resident.. not by the licensee on behalf of a resident or prospective resident...This requirement was not met as evidence by Licensee signed up resident for hospice. This poses an immediate risk to persons in care

  • Each terminal resident needs a written hospice care plan

    (a) The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain residents who have been diagnosed as terminally ill by his or her physician..., to reside in the facility and receive hospice services from a hospice agency in the facility when all of the following conditions are met: (4) A written hospice care plan which specifies the care, services, and necessary medical intervention related to the terminal illness as necessary to supplement the care and supervision provided by the facility is developed for each terminally ill resident.. This requirement was not met as documents were not complete.

  • 87465(g)Type A

    Call 9-1-1 for imminent health threats

    (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, but not limited to, an apparent life-threatening medical crisis except as specified in Sections 87469(c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4). This requirement was not met as evidence facility told R1's family that he was on hospice and would be discontinued. This poses an immediate health and safety risks to person in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 15, 2024 inspection of IRIS GUEST HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of IRIS GUEST HOME on April 15, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to IRIS GUEST HOME on April 15, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(1) To ..."

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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