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ATRIA PALM DESERTLicense 336400954
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

(Continued from Page 1) obtained from Administrator indicated that the ramp on the bus was placed securely on the ground and R1 exited the bus without incident, Administrator indicated that R1 did fall off his motorized, but away from the facility. Administrator stated R1 was leaving the facility and fell off his motorized scooter and the corner of the facility. Information obtained from staff interviews revealed that R1 had arrived back from an appointment transported by facility staff in the facility bus. R1 was assisted off the transportation bus safely by staff member. R1 was observed on their personal scooter traveling away from the facility when R1 fell off their scooter and hit their head. Staff indicated they contacted emergency personnel and remained with R1 until medical services arrived. It was advised that facility protocol for head injuries is to not move the resident, notify 911, and monitor until medical personnel arrive to assess the resident. Records were reviewed and revealed R1 was independent and was able to leave the facility unsupervised. Medical records pertaining to the incident revealed R1 sustained a head laceration and first- and second-degree burns and Emergency personnel reported R1 was found on the street corner of Catalina Way and San Pascual Ave and not on the facility property. Based on staff interviews, emergency personnel reports, facility records, the allegation that staff caused injuries to a resident while in care is unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted with Cheree Escandel and a copy of this report along with LIC811- Confidential Names list was provided.

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.

  • 97868.2(a)(2)Type B

    Additional Personal Rights in Privately Operated Facilities...(a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2) To have their records and personal information remain confidential and to approve their release, except as authorized by law. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: LPA review records request for records was sent on 1/17/2023 to the facility and facility sent records on 2/3/2023 to the legal representative. This poses a potential health and safety risk.

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What happened during the October 29, 2024 inspection of ATRIA PALM DESERT?

This was a complaint inspection of ATRIA PALM DESERT on October 29, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to ATRIA PALM DESERT on October 29, 2024?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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