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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

EARLY BIRD CARE HOMELicense 3355301283 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/07/2024 at 01:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Melody Brown and Sarina Ramirez met with Licensee/Administrator Patsara Chantharaseth to initiate Case Management Visit. The investigation consisted of observation, interviews, and a review of pertinent documentation. During the facility visit today, 05/07/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Melody Brown and Sarina Ramirez requested a copy of the facility’s Personnel Report (LIC500) and LPAs Brown and Ramirez reviewed document received and cross reference Guardian database and observed that Staff #2 (S), and Staff #3 (S3) have their background clearance, but they were not associated to the facility as their criminal background clearance was not transferred to the facility. Moreover, during the facility visit today, 05/07/2024, LPAs Brown and Ramirez informed Licensee/Administrator Chantharaseth that deficiency will be issued and Civil Penalties were assessed during the facility visit today with the amount of $300.00 for S2 and $200.00 for S3 and will continue to be assessed of $100.00 per day per citation until corrected for not transferring criminal record clearance for S2 and S3 for not S2 and S3 criminal background clearance to the facility. In addition, during the tour of the facility, LPAs Brown and Ramirez observed two (2) beds set-up in the common area of the home. LPAs Brown and Ramirez explained to Licensee/Administrator Chantharaseth that no room commonly used for other purposes shall be used as sleeping room. Deficiency will be issued. Furthermore, LPAs Brown and Ramirez observed that no staff's schedule to work at night shift and per documents review, the facility has a dementia resident and LPAs observed no night supervision at the facility. Deficiency will be issued. An exit interview was conducted where this report (LIC809), LIC809D, LIC421BG and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Licensee/Administrator Patsara Chantharaseth.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87307(a)(2)(B)Type B

    87307 Personal Accommodations and Services (a) Living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's function. The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accommodations and privacy... (2) Resident bedrooms shall be provided which meet, at a minimum,...(B) No room commonly used for other purposes shall be used as a sleeping room... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews and records review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by using the common room as a sleeping area for staffs which poses potential health, safety and personal rights risks to resident in care.

  • 87355(e)(2)Type B

    87355 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... (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews and records review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not transferring Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #3 (S3) criminal background clearance to the facility before allowing S2 and S3 to work at the facility which pose potential safety risks to residents in care.

  • 87705(c)(4)(A)Type A

    87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia...(4) There is an adequate number of direct care staff to support...(A) In addition to requirements specified in Section 87415, Night Supervision, a facility with fewer than 16 residents shall have at least one night staff person awake and on duty if any resident with dementia is determined... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews and records review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not scheduling a staff to work on a night shift to provide night supervision to a dementia resident which pose immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 7, 2024 inspection of EARLY BIRD CARE HOME?

This was a other inspection of EARLY BIRD CARE HOME on May 7, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EARLY BIRD CARE HOME on May 7, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87307 Personal Accommodations and Services (a) Living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's func..."

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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