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DESERT HILLS MEMORY CARE CENTERLicense 3318807221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

residents with their injections and could not initial the MAR due to the functions of the electronic MAR. No notes were found on the MAR to indicate the Administrator, rather than S1 or S2, had administered the injections. Therefore, based on interviews and records review, this allegation is deemed SUBSTANTIATED at this time. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. An exit interview was conducted; this report was reviewed with Administrator Wilkerson and a copy was provided, along with LIC 811 and instructions on appeal rights.

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.

  • 87629(b)(1)Type A

    INJECTIONS: (b)...the licensees who admit or retain residents who require injections shall be responsible for the following: (1) Ensuring that injections are administered by an appropriately skilled professional should the resident require assistance. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interviews & records review, the Licensee didn't ensure staff who were appropriately skilled professionals administered injections to residents who required assistance. Staff interviews & MARs revealed staff who are not appro. skilled professionals were administering injections.

  • 87355(e)(1)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on records review and interviews, S1 does not have a California criminal record clearance. This violation poses an immediate threat to the residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 8, 2024 inspection of DESERT HILLS MEMORY CARE CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of DESERT HILLS MEMORY CARE CENTER on February 8, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to DESERT HILLS MEMORY CARE CENTER on February 8, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "INJECTIONS: (b)...the licensees who admit or retain residents who require injections shall be responsible for the follow..."

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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