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Complaint

LA PALMA HOMECARELicense 3060059831 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA did not observe any care plan from physician or home health agency for catheter management. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted with facility representative and a copy of this report was provided as well as appeal rights.

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.

  • 87623(a)(A)Type A

    The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires the use of an indwelling catheter under the following circumstances: Irrigation shall only be performed by an appropriately skilled professional in accordance with the physician's orders. This req is not being met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, Licensee failed to ensure R1's catheter was irrigated by an appropriately skilled professional. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 1, 2023 inspection of LA PALMA HOMECARE?

This was a complaint inspection of LA PALMA HOMECARE on March 1, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LA PALMA HOMECARE on March 1, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires the use of an indwelling catheter under the ..."

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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