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Inspection visit

Follow-up

BLESSED HOMECARELicense 3427009113 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/30/24 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cheyenne Ratajczak and Graham Gunby arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPAs met with caregiver Leriza Arambulo and explained the purpose today's visit. Administrator Baby Ofelia Quintero was present at the facility for the first half of visit but had to leave and requested for caregiver to finish visit. At the time of LPAs visit, one resident was out of the facility at the doctors. LPAs conducted a file review of two (2) resident files. Both resident files are complete with required paperwork. LPAs observed R1 to be taking two (2) PRN medications that are not listed on their medication list. LPAs observed the facility to have a door stopper propping open the fire door in the hallway. LPAs also observed a fire extinguisher in the entry way of the facility that was last serviced on 01/25/23. LPAs also observed a fire extinguisher located in the residents hallway that was last serviced on 6/24/20. PRN medications that are not listed on Resident medication list is a repeated violation as the following deficiencies was cited during an annual inspection on 01/10/24. Deficiencies cited, civil penalties assessed. Exit interview and a copy of the report and appeal rights left at the facility.

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.

  • 87203Type A

    87203 Fire Safety All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed facility fire door to be propped open with a door stopper and the fire extinguisher in hallway and entry way was last serviced on 06/24/20 and 01/25/23 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(e)Type B

    (e) For every prescription and nonprescription PRN medication for which the licensee provides assistance there shall be a signed, dated written order from a physician on a prescription blank, maintained in the resident's file, and a label on the medication. Both the physician's order and the label shall contain at least all of the following information. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 residents, PRN orders for Probiotics and Stomach Relief were not present in R1s file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87468(c)(2)(A)Type B

    (c) Licensees shall prominently post personal rights, nondiscrimination notice, and complaint information in areas accessible to residents, representatives, and the public. (2) Information on the appropriate reporting agency in case of a complaint or emergency, including procedures for filing confidential complaints, shall be posted as follows: (A) Licensees may use the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Complaint Poster (PUB 475) or may develop their own poster as provided in this section. A poster developed by the licensee shall contain the same content as the PUB 475. The poster that is posted shall be 20” x 26” in size and be posted in the main entryway of the facility. PUB 475 may be accessed, downloaded, and printed from the www.ccld.ca.gov website. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 posters which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 30, 2024 inspection of BLESSED HOMECARE?

This was a other inspection of BLESSED HOMECARE on October 30, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BLESSED HOMECARE on October 30, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87203 Fire Safety All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marsh..."

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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