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Inspection visit

Complaint

VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARELicense 342700919
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8-6-21 LPA Tirzah Hubbard and Licensing Program Analyst LPM Stephen Richardson completed an unannounced vist to deliver the findings of complaint investigation. LPA's met with designated Administrator Una Waqalala and provided findings regarding the allegation listed above. The investigation was conducted by LPA TIrzah Hubbard and consisted of reviews of the facility records and interviews with facility management and staff. The complaint allegation listed above was investigated. The facility staff interviews all confirmed that resident (R-1) made a false statement in regards to staff care. LPAs reviewed records of R-1 Admission agreement. LPA's interview with R-1 concluded the details of the allegation did not occur. Therefore, this complaint and allegation is determined to be without a reasonable basis and deemed to be UNFOUNDED and is thereby dismissed. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was provided, a signature on this report acknowledges receipt of documents.

Citations

9 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.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not ensure all disinfectants were stored and locked away which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(b)Type A

    Resident access to hazardous items with safety review

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not ensure the medication was locked and stored inaccessible to persons in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Coverage for absent regular staff members

    Based on observation,interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Adminsitrator indicated there has not been night shift staff for 3 consecutive days. The live in staff are sleep at night and other staff are not on shift which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Onsite food stock levels for nonperishables and perishables

    Based on observation,interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee did not ensure non perishable and perishable stored for up to 7 consecutive days which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Kitchen sanitation against contamination sources

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee did not ensure that kitchen area and microwave were clean. Kitchen area contained dead flys on counter top which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Immediate disposal of contaminated food

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee did not ensure all food in freezer were properly labled. LPA observed meat in freezer inproperly packaged and containing freezer burn which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Modified diets for medical necessity

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Administrator did not ensure all resdients meal plan needs are met which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87616(b)(1)Type A

    Based on observation, interview,(record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee did not ensure all reports and records for all 9 residents were properly filled out and filed for clients needs which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87355(b)Type A

    87355(b)Criminal Record Clearance. (b) Prior to the Department issuing a license, the applicant,administrator and any adults other than client, residing in the facility shall have a criminal record clearance or exemption.This is not met by evidence by: Based on observation and review licensee did not ensure that all staff have fingerprint clearance in order to work in the facility which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk for persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 6, 2021 inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE on August 6, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE on August 6, 2021?

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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