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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ASTORIA CARE HOMESLicense 3318811321 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that four (4) clients live at this facility. There was two (2) staff members present. The Administrator, Selina Abrudan conducted and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration : LPA reviewed employee records. Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. Selina Abrudan, Administrator’s certificate expiration date is 11/23/2023. The Licensee, Selina Abrudan stated that she submitted the Administrator certificate 11/01/2023. Elvira Abrudan, Administrator’s certificate expiration date is 09/07/2024. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a location for sharps in the kitchen. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 78 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 107.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the laundry room. There is a locked closet for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet located in garage. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There is one (1) secured fireplace at this facility. There is not a pool at the facility. There is one (1) secured gates that has a self-latching lock on the northwest sides of the house. LPA observed emergency supplies and one (1) first aid kit. The last emergency fire drill was conducted on 05/02/2024. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were not accurately logged and stored. One (1) type B deficiency will be issued. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed ten (10) dual smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. There were one (1) fire extinguishers on site, date last serviced was 06/14/2023. The Licensee stated that she will have the fire extinguisher serviced on 06/21/2024. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there is one (1) deficiency observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, appeal rights, and 811 and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Selina Abrudan.

Citations

1 citation 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(a)(6)Type B

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five (5) out of five (5) medications, which do not have a doctor's order or centrally stored log, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the June 19, 2024 inspection of ASTORIA CARE HOMES?

This was a inspection inspection of ASTORIA CARE HOMES on June 19, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ASTORIA CARE HOMES on June 19, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five (5)..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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