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BUENA VISTA ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 3318809021 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an unannounced case management deficiencies visit. While at the facility LPA observed for the Bernadette Lynch-Best the Administrator to not be associated to the facility. Upon further investigation Ms. Lynch- Best was observed to have inactive fingerprints. During LPAs visit, and per records review, LPA George observed Staff 1 (S1) working and providing care to resident without fingerprint clearance. S1 was not able to provide Fingerprint Clearance. S1 has been working at the facility since March 2023. LPA informed S1 that they cannot work at the facility until proper fingerprint clearance has been obtained. Ms. Lynch-Best walked off the premises with LPA. A deficiency is being issued for S1 working and providing care at the facility without fingerprint clearance as this poses immediate risk to residents in care. In addition civil penalties are being assessed in the amount of $500. An exit interview was conducted where this report (LIC809), LIC809D, LIC421BG and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Bernadette Lynch-Best.

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.

  • 87355(b)Type A

    87355 Criminal Record Clearance (b) Prior to the Department issuing a license, the applicant, administrator and any adults other than a client, residing in the facility shall have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Based on observation, interview and record review This is a requirement is not met as evidenced by: 1 out of 1 times the licensee failed to have staff obtain proper fingerprint clearance before at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(2)(c)Type B

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care:(c) If the resident's physician has stated in writing ...(2) Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions. Based on observation and interviews this requirement was not met as evidence by: interviews with staff revealed that resident # 1 (R1) was not given their medications as prescribed, as the keys were taken home. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the June 20, 2023 inspection of BUENA VISTA ASSISTED LIVING?

This was a other inspection of BUENA VISTA ASSISTED LIVING on June 20, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BUENA VISTA ASSISTED LIVING on June 20, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87355 Criminal Record Clearance (b) Prior to the Department issuing a license, the applicant, administrator and any adul..."

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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