complaint·December 19, 2022

Interview with Licensee revealed the facility had three to four covid positive residents in the month of December 2021. The licensee recalls "big confusion" during that time period in regards to Covid-19. The licensee further stated that facility staff did not allow visitors inside the facility for approximately one week in December 2021. Based upon staff interviews, the above allegation is substantiated. This finding means that the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met and the allegation is valid. Deficiency is cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with Marko Kolomijcev and a copy of this report and Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided to Marko Kolomijcev whose signature below confirms receipt of documents. Interview with Licensee revealed the staff member that worked directly with the covid positive residents during the month of December 2021, was also covid positive. The licensee further stated that their was always two caregivers on duty and proper PPE protocol was always followed during the covid outbreak. It was alleged that the facility telephone was in disrepair. On December 21, 2021 LPA Serrano conducted an unannounced visit to the facility and verified that the facility phone had a dial tone and was working appropriately. LPA Serrano also called the facility at a later time and the phone call was answered by facility staff. Based on LPA interviews and LPA observation, we have found that the preponderance of the evidence standard has not been met, therefore, the allegations are found to be unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Marko Kolomijcev and a copy of this report and Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided to Marko Kolomijcev whose signature below confirms receipt of documents.