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Inspection visit

complaint

EHIMAS RESIDENTIAL CARELicense 3427009034 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/05/2022 at 9:45 am, LPA Campbell and LPA Bilger came to facility unannounced to continue a complaint investigation for the allegations noted above. LPA's met with Administrator Justice Ehimamiegho and explained the purpose of the visit. During the course of this investigation, four residents, Administrator and three staff were interviewed as well as a facility observation 08/19/22, 08/31/22 and 10/05/22. LPA's reviewed facility menu and staffing schedule. Allegation #3 Residents sleep in wet beds and clothes. Allegation #4 Facility Staff are not adequately supervising residents and Allegation #5 Staff are not ensuring diapers are changed. Based on interviews and observations, it was determined that night staff do not consistently change clients overnight and residents clothes and bedding are soaked through by morning. LPA also observed a strong smell of urine during the first investigative visit on 08/31/22. Based on interviews, it was determined residents have to change their diapers overnight if they are able. Due to a preponderance of evidence, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Allegation 6, Facility is in disrepair. LPA observed bathrooms had no lightbulbs, there was a crack in one of the toilets and the area around the toilet base was chipped and cratered. Paint in the dining area was chipped and had food stains. Due to a preponderance of evidence, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED.

Citations

4 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(a)Type B

    87303(a) Maintenance Operation. The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times.This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on observation and interviews, the licensee has not conducted basic maintenance for the bathrooms and dining room walls.

  • 87411(a)Type B

    87411(a) Facility personnel shall all times be ... competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs...This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on observation, interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure adequate personnel provided incontinent care overnight. This poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care..

  • 87625(b)(2)Type B

    87625(b)(2) Ensuring that incontinent residents are checked during those periods of time when they are known to be incontinent, including during the night.This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not ensure overnight staff adequately checked and changed residents in care.

  • 87625(b)(3)Type B

    87625(b)(3) ... the licensee shall be responsible for ... Ensuring that incontinent residents are kept clean and dry and ... the facility remains free of odors from incontinence.This requrement is not met as evidenced by Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not ensure residents were kept clean and dry resulting in a strong urine odor.

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What happened during the October 5, 2022 inspection of EHIMAS RESIDENTIAL CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of EHIMAS RESIDENTIAL CARE on October 5, 2022. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EHIMAS RESIDENTIAL CARE on October 5, 2022?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303(a) Maintenance Operation. The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times.This require..."

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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