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Inspection visit

Correction check

NORTHERNCARE FACILITYLicense 3427008053 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michael Hood and Cassie Mikkelson arrived at the facility and met with Licensee, Rose Baluro Woodward, to follow-up on plan of corrections made to the facility during an inspection conducted on 5/29/2024. During today's visit, LPAs conducted a tour of the care home. LPAs observed that fire exits were not obstructed and facility obtain an LIC 602A Physician Report for resident in need. LPAs observed storage used for centrally stored medication to be unlocked and accessible to residents in care. LPAs observed multiple hazardous items unlocked and accessible to residents in care. LPAs took the temperature of the tap water, which was observed to be 123 degrees F. As a result of today's inspection, deficiencies are being cited pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. Civil penalties were assessed as a result of today's visit. Deficiencies are listed on 809-D pages. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Signature on these forms acknowledges receipt of these documents.

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.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    (e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs' observations, the facility did not ensure that water temperatures were controlled and maintained at not less than 105 degrees F and not more than 120 degrees F when hot water was measured at 123 degrees F, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty in the amount of $250 was assessed for repeat violation.

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  • 87309(a)Type A

    (a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs' observations, the facility did not ensure that tools and other items that could pose a danger to residents if readily available were locked and inaccessible to residents in the garage and backyard area, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    (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 LPAs' observations, the facility did not ensure that medications were locked and inaccessible to the residents in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 27, 2024 inspection of NORTHERNCARE FACILITY?

This was a other inspection of NORTHERNCARE FACILITY on August 27, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to NORTHERNCARE FACILITY on August 27, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (3 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal car..."

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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