Complaint·December 19, 2024

Interviews with facility staff revealed that current staff have knowledge of what to do in the even of a Scabies outbreak and facility staff reported that there was Scabies in the facility in 2021 and protocol was followed that included the washing of clothing and bedding. Review of records revealed that facility has a Scabies Protocol and guidance document that instructs staff to wash clothing and bedding with hot water. Regarding the allegation, facility exceeded hospice waiver, it was reported that the facility had a hospice waiver for two residents but had more than two residents on hospice. Interviews with facility staff reported that facility took appropriate measures and requested an increase in hospice waivers in 2021. Records review revealed that facility submitted requests for hospice waivers to the San Diego Regional office in 2021. Based upon the foregoing, the above listed allegations are unsubstantiated. This finding means that the preponderance of the evidence standard has not been met and the allegations are not valid. No deficiencies were cited today. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A copy of this report along with licensee rights (LIC 9058, 3/22) was provided to Administrator whose signature below verifies receipt of these rights.