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BONITA HOME CARELicense 3170052191 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bethany Mirlohi arrived unannounced to deliver complaint findings regarding allegations listed above. LPA met with Administrators Anna and Alena Polyakova during today's inspection. On May 4, 2023, the Department concluded a complaint investigation. During the course of the complaint investigation, it was learned that facility staff did not seek timely medical attention for R1 regarding pressure injuries. Interviews indicated staff were aware R1 had several pressure injuries that were worsening and resident had an overall decline. Resident had been less mobile over the last 3-4 days prior to being sent to hospital, staying in bed most of the time and was not eating or drinking for multiple days. Once admitted to the hospital on April 7, 2020 , R1 was diagnosed with a stage 3 pressure injury to their right sacral area resulting in hospitalization. Facility staff stated they reached out to R1’s primary care physician on April 6, 2020. Staff claimed they noticed a skin breakdown worsening with an apparent odor, and waited for resident’s PCP to call back instead of bringing R1 to the hospital right away. Based on facility staff’s acknowledged observations of R1’s worsening condition, facility staff failed to provide care and supervision and delayed timely medical treatment that resulted in hospitalization for Unstageable, Stage 3 and Deep Tissue Injury. Deficiencies are being cited for violating the following California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22: 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (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). Continuation on 809-C. Today, May 4, 2023, the Department will be issuing an immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500 shall for a violation of Section 87465 (g) , and the license was informed that an additional civil penalty was still being determined and may be assessed based on Health and Safety Code Section 1569.49. A copy of LIC 421 was given to the facility representative. Exit interview conducted.  Appeal Rights provided.

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.

  • 87465(g)Type A

    Call 9-1-1 for imminent health threats

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not obtain medical attention in a timely manner which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • Report specified resident events within seven days

    87211 Reporting Requirements. (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below. This report shall include the resident's name, age, sex and date of admission; date and nature of event; attending physician's name, findings, and treatment, if any; and disposition of the case. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews, the licensee failed to report incident to responsible party which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87466Type A

    Regular observation and documentation of resident changes

    87466 Observation of the Resident. The licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and that appropriate assistance is provided when such observation reveals unmet needs. When changes such as unusual weight gains or losses or deterioration of mental ability or a physical health condition are observed, the licensee shall ensure that such changes are documented and brought to the attention of the resident's physician and the resident's responsible person, if any. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review R1 sustained a pressure injury while in care which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • No stage 3 or 4 pressure injuries

    87615 Prohibited Health Conditions (a) Persons who require health services for or have a health condition including, but not limited to, those specified below shall not be admitted or retained in a residential care facility for the elderly: (1) Stage 3 and 4 pressure injuries. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and documentation reviewed, the Licensee obtained resident (R1) with a prohibited health condition, without an approved exception, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 4, 2023 inspection of BONITA HOME CARE?

This was an other inspection of BONITA HOME CARE on May 4, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BONITA HOME CARE on May 4, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (g) The licensee shall immediately telephone 9-1-1 if an injury or other circu..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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