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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

MKS QUALITY CARE LLCLicense 3427010281 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kerry Hiratsuka and Lavinia Muscan arrived at the facility unannounced and prior to visit LPAs conducted COVID-19 Precautionary prescreening, and wore a surgical mask while at facility. LPAs were screened at the front door by Caregiver. When LPAs arrived at the facility and requested a document from the caregiver who greeted LPAs at the door, LPAs observed that caregiver telling the other two caregivers on duty Licensing arrived and pointed at her face while walking to a cabinet to get the requested document. LPAs observed two caregivers not wearing masks as required by the CA Dept. of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division due to the current pandemic. One caregiver (S1) was eating and the second caregiver(S2) was sitting in a recliner facing the front and walked over to the cabinet that stores the personal protection equipment (PPE) and put a surgical mask on. All caregivers were in the presence of the residents during this time. The following deficiencies were cited on 809-D, per Title 22 Regulations, Division 6. Appeal rights left with facility representative.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87468.1(a)(1)Type A

    Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. This was not met as evidenced by: a caregiver admitted she didn't close the door one time when a resident had to be changed. This poses an immedate risk to residents.

  • 87468.1(a)(2)Type A

    Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs walked in and observed a caregiver sitting in a recliner while with residents and not wearing a mask. LPAs observed a second caregiver telling the first one that Licensing was present and to put a mask on. This is an immediate risk to residents.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 13, 2022 inspection of MKS QUALITY CARE LLC?

This was a other inspection of MKS QUALITY CARE LLC on April 13, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MKS QUALITY CARE LLC on April 13, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have ..."

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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