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Follow-up on corrections

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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Martinez, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for a complaint investigation. The LPA met with Shannon Moore Wilkerson, Administrator, and informed her of the purpose for her visit. During the visit, the LPA observed the following violation. Staff One (S1), who is listed on the facility's Personnel Report, does not have a California criminal record clearance. Staff interviews revealed S1 is an employee of the facility and does have occasional contact with residents in care. According to Administrator Wilkerson, S1 has been working in the facility since 2022. This violation poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of the residents in care. A citation and civil penalty will be issued. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Wilkerson; this report was reviewed and a copy was provided, along with the 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 other 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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