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Inspection visit

Complaint

VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARELicense 3427009193 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

. Resident 2 (R2) is missing initial for the following medications for the following dates: Zyprexa Zaydis 5 MG Tablet for 05/31/2024 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Keppra 500 MG Tablet for 05/31/2024 5:00 PM, Gabapentin 300 MG Capsule for 05/31/2024. (R3) is missing initial for the following medications for the following dates: Quetiapine 50 MG for 05/31/2024, Oyster shell 500 MG for 05/31/2024 for 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Micotine Gum 2 MG for 05/31/2024 6:00 PM, Clobetasol 05/31/2024 6:00 PM, Olanzapine 10 MG for 6:00 PM, and Fenofibrate 160 MG for 05/31/2024. (R4) is missing initial for the following medications for the following dates: Norvasc 10 MG Tablet for 05/31/2024, Vitamin D3 for 05/31/2024, Nizoral 2% Shampoo for 05/31/2024, Lactulose 10 GM for 05/31/2024 8 AM, 2 PM, and 8 PM, Zyprexa 5 MG for 05/31/2024 8 AM and 5 PM, Ditropan XL 10 MG for 05/31/2024. Moreover on 05/31/2024, LPA Lee and direct care staff Theodore Patterson audit (R1)’s medication. During the medication inspection it was learned that there were discrepancies in (R1)'s medications. It was learned that (R1)'s medication for Levetiracetam 500 MG, take 2 tablets by mouth 2 times a day with start date on 03/20/2024 with 180 quantities, as of 05/31/2024 audit (R1)'s Levetiracetam medication had 13 pills remaining in the bottle which (R1) should have had 34 pills left instead. It was also learned that (R1)'s Gabapentin 300 MG take by mouth 2 times a day with a start date of 05/23/2024 is showing that (R1) did not received (R1)'s morning medication for on 05/31/2024. As a result, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED . A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the standard has been met. Allegation: Staff did not assist resident with attending medical appointments and Staff are not properly supervising resident. It was alleged staff did not assist resident with attending medical appointments and staff are not properly supervising resident. This investigation consisted of record review and interviews with facility staff. LPA Lee reviewed (R1)’s admission agreement on page 2 which states (R1) the facility will assist (R1) in meeting necessary medical and dental needs by arranging and assisting with incidental medical and dental services. Moreover per (R1)’s LIC 602 Physician’s Report (R1) is not able to leave the facility unassisted and that (R1) lacks capacity to make decisions. Continued LIC 9099-C Record reviewed also revealed that (R1) had an appointment on 05/17/2024 at 1:00 PM with SNAHC Medical. Based on interview with direct care staff Theodore Patterson who admitted that she arranged transportation for (R1) to attend (R1) doctor appointment on 05/17/2024 and no facility staff attended and stay with (R1) during (R1)’s doctor visit. Direct care staff Theodore also stated that she informed the receptionist to call the facility when (R1) is done with (R1)’s appointment. As a result, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED . A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the standard has been met. Deficiencies cited on the LIC 9099-D, per Title 22 Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Kirk Campbell and a copy of this LIC 9099, LIC 9099-D page and appeal rights provided to 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.

  • 87405(d)Type B

    Required administrator qualifications listed in this subsection

    87405(d) 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…This requirement is not meet as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview the licensee/administrator did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not ensure that licensee complied with all title 22 regulations knowledge of and ability to conform to applicable laws, rules and regulations, which this poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. This posed a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Facility personnel sufficiency and competence

    87411(a) Personnel Requirements - GeneralFacility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. In facilities licensed for sixteen or more, sufficient support staff shall be employed to ensure provision of personal assistance and care as required… This requirement was not met as evidence by:Based on interviews and records review: the licensee did not ensure that a staff assisted (R1) with attending medical appointments and that (R1) was supervised. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to R1.

  • Assist residents with self-administered medication

    87465(a)(4) 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:(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self administered medications as needed. This requirement was not met as evidence by:Based on interviews and records review: the licensee did not ensure that (R1) received (R1)’s medications as prescribed. Based on medication audit it was learned that there were discrepancies in (R1)’s medication. Moreover, 3 out of 4 residents’ MAR logs were incomplete and are missing staff initialed; therefore, it is uncleared if residents received their medications as prescribed. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the June 24, 2024 inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE on June 24, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE on June 24, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87405(d) Administrator - Qualifications and Duties(d) The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Secti..."

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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