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Inspection visit

Correction check

DIAMOND CARE INC.License 3927007211 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Albert Johnson made an unannounced POC visit to the facility to verify correction of citations issued during the complaint visit conducted on 6/14/2024. LPA toured the f acility, reviewed records and observed that the deficiency that was cited on 06/14/2024 ( 87465(c)(2) ) have been cleared. Deficiency cited under Title 22 Regulations have been cleared. Licensee complied with the terms of the POC by POC due date. Citation given for infection control (87470 Infection Control Requirements). During the medication POC review the department discovered that the facility is cleaning and reusing PRN syringes for administration of control medications. Advisories were given during today's POC visit. 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h)The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored:(3) Each container shall carry all of the information specified in (6)(A) through (E) below plus expiration date and number of refills. (5) Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers. Continued (6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes: (A) The name of the resident for whom prescribed. (B) The name of the prescribing physician. (C) The drug name, strength and quantity. (D) The date filled. (E) The prescription number and the name of the issuing pharmacy. (F) Instructions, if any, regarding control and custody of the medication. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.

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.

  • 87470(a)(3)(B)Type A

    (a) A licensee shall ensure that infection control practices are maintained as follows:(3) In addition to Section 87629, Injections, all staff who are assigned to assist residents with the self-administration of injectable medication shall observe the following procedures:(B) A syringe and needle shall only be used once per injection on one resident and then properly disposed of in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5193. This requirement was not met as evidenced by observation and interview conducted. The facility is cleaning and reusing syringes to administer controlled medication for hospice residents.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 30, 2024 inspection of DIAMOND CARE INC.?

This was a other inspection of DIAMOND CARE INC. on August 30, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to DIAMOND CARE INC. on August 30, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) A licensee shall ensure that infection control practices are maintained as follows:(3) In addition to Section 87629,..."

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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