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Follow-up on corrections

EPIC ASSISTANCE CARE HOMELicense 3060060951 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of documenting deficiencies observed during the initial investigation of the allegations in complaint reference #22-AS-20230217143103. LPA was greeted and granted entry by caregiving staff and spoke with administrator by telephone. During the investigation, it became apparent that at least two caregivers and one resident at the facility tested positive for COVID during the month of November 2022. Facility staff did not report the outbreak to the Department as required. Based on observation, interviews and records reviewed at the facility, one deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted via telephone and a copy of the report along with appeal rights was provided and left at the facility.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87211(a)(2)Type B

    The California Code of Regulations Section 87211(a)(2) on Reporting Requirements states that: "Occurrences, such as epidemic outbreaks (...) shall be reported within 24 hours (...) to the licensing agency". This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, multiple staff members and resident contracted COVID in November 2022 and were not reported to the Department. This constitutes a potential risk to the health, welfare and personal rights of the residents in care.

  • 87470(b)(3)Type A

    The California Code of Regulations Section 87470(b)(3) on Infection Control Requirements states that: “There shall be separation and care of residents whose illness requires separation, including quarantine or isolation, from others.” This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews and licensee admission that staff members with confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis kept on providing care and supervision without the facility having reported a Critical Staffing Shortage.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 14, 2023 inspection of EPIC ASSISTANCE CARE HOME?

This was a other inspection of EPIC ASSISTANCE CARE HOME on July 14, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EPIC ASSISTANCE CARE HOME on July 14, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "The California Code of Regulations Section 87211(a)(2) on Reporting Requirements states that: "Occurrences, such as epid..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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