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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

MINNESOTA HOME CARELicense 3427008016 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacob Williams and Bethany Mirlohi arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management. LPA met with Caregiver Beatrice Okyere during today’s inspection. LPA attempted to contact Administrator via telephone to inform her of visit and left a voicemail. LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N-95 Masks. During complaint investigation LPA’s observed several additional deficiencies. On 10/5/2021, Administrator/licensee failed to protect the personal rights of clients in care to receive safe and healthful accommodations and engaged in conduct inimical to the health, welfare, and safety of residents in care, in that administrator failed to wear face coverings while providing care and supervision to residents in care, in violation of official government orders requiring the wearing of face coverings while working under specified conditions. A facility tour was conducted on 10/5/2021 and 10/7/2021. LPA observed medications were being stored in the “personal residence” side of the building, however the door to the personal residence was unlocked and medications were accessible to residents in care. In addition, on 10/7/2021 LPA observed cabinets storing medications were unlocked, and medications were accessible to residents in care. In addition, LPA looked through food supply and observed 7 day non-perishable amount of food but LPA did not observe a sufficient amount of fresh fruits and vegetables. LPA observed an insufficient amount of 2-day perishable foods as required. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C During complaint investigation it was discovered administrator, Vera Okyere, was running an unlicensed operation in the “personal residence” part of the building. Administrator was providing care to 2 clients and living in the personal residence area. Administrator had a separate lease for the personal residence area and fire clearance was not granted for that area. During complaint investigation interviews on 10/05/2021, administrator Vera Okyere stated that another individual was running and caring for clients in the unlicensed operation. During visit on 10/07/2021, administrator Vera Okyere admitted that she was in fact the individual running and caring for clients in the unlicensed operation and that she had lied to CCL. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights provided.

Citations

8 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.

  • 1569.58(a)(2)Type A

    1569.58 (a)(2) Engaged in conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility, or the people of the state of California. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee was running an unlicensed operation in the "personal residency" area, which is an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87207Type B

    87207 False Claims. No licensee, officer or employee of a licensee shall make or disseminate any false or misleading statement regarding the facility or any of the services provided by the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, Licensee was not truthful with CCL during inspection on 10/05/2021 which is a potential risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87405(d)(2)Type B

    87405 Administrator- Qualifications and Duties. (d) The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d)(1) through (7). If the licensee is also the administrator, all requirements for an administrator shall apply. (2) Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee was caring for clients in an unlicensed area of facility while continuing to run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, which is an potential risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not ensure medications were locked which is an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87468.1Type B

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not wear face covering which is a potential risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87555(b)(26)Type B

    87555 General Food Service Requirements. (b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (26) Supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not provide two-days worth of perishable foods, which is a potential risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87465(a)(5)Type A

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (5) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and observation, Licensee did not provide prescribed medications to clients which is an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87465(h)(6)Type B

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. (h)The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not record medications on CSMR which is an potential threat to the health and safety of residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 11, 2021 inspection of MINNESOTA HOME CARE?

This was a other inspection of MINNESOTA HOME CARE on October 11, 2021. 6 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MINNESOTA HOME CARE on October 11, 2021?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (2 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "1569.58 (a)(2) Engaged in conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in ..."

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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