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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

HELPING HANDSLicense 3470041821 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a follow up case management inspection related to the fire clearance for non-ambulatory residents. LPA met with Rowena Tirasol, caregiver, and Rosana Mead, Administrator, and explained purpose of the inspection. LPA observed (1) resident to be enjoying television in the common area and a second resident to be sitting on the front porch. LPA observed (5) residents present and a hospice nurse also present with one resident. LPA stated she spoke with local fire inspector today who confirmed an inspection was made on 5/30/23 and room #1, in front, can only be approved for a non-ambulatory resident if an exit door is installed in the room as a primary exit. Fire inspector explained that the front door cannot be considered a primary exit. LPA and Administrator toured the facility and observed a glass sliding exit door in rooms #4, 5 and 6 and an exit door from Room #3. License is currently approved for (5) non-ambulatory residents, (1) of whom can be bedridden. LPA reached out to fire inspector during today's inspection to confirm if room #3 is approved for (2) non-ambulatory residents. The facility was issued a citation on 5/10/23 for a violation of the fire clearance due to resident (R1) who is non-ambulatory residing in room #1. Resident did not agree to move to another room by the POC date of 5/12/23, so a second citation is issued today. Resident agrees now that she cannot stay in a room that is not approved for a non-ambulatory resident and agrees to move to another room if approved for a second resident. Administrator to issue a 30-day eviction today should another room not be available for R1 to move into. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiency is issued on the 809D page. Exit interview. Copy of report and appeal rights provided to Administrator.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87202(a)(1)Type B

    87202 Fire Clearance(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal.(1) Nonambulatory persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on documentation reviewed, the Licensee did not ensure that resident (R1) who has a non-ambulatory status was placed in a resident room that was approved for a non-ambulatory resident, which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. R1 did not agree to move to another room by 5/12/23, following the first citation.

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What happened during the June 1, 2023 inspection of HELPING HANDS?

This was a other inspection of HELPING HANDS on June 1, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HELPING HANDS on June 1, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87202 Fire Clearance(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county ..."

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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