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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

VANESSA CARE HOME IILicense 4105084468 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Jeung toured facility and grounds, which includes a fenced backyard and 2-car garage. There are 6 client bedrooms and 2 staff rooms--with 2 beds--common bathroom, large living/dining area, and kitchen with eat-in dining table. All bedrooms have private full bathrooms. There are no accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Sharps are stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, and a comfortable temperature is maintained. Hot water temperature is tested within range of 105 and 120 degrees. Carbon monoxide detectors are tested and operable. Food supply and first-aid kit are inspected. Client files are reviewed, and medications are recorded on Centrally Stored Medications Records. A Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan is posted. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as staff records. There are 4 administrators associated to this facility: Licensee Ida Galati, Crystal Wright (x 10/24), Melba Mendoza (x4/25), Tina Galati (x 2/26). The following information/forms are requested to be sent to CCLD BY 10/4/24: - LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility - LIC 500 Personnel Report - LIC 999 Facility Sketch (including dimensions) - LIC 9282 Infection Control Plan (including page 5, signed and dated) - Proof of current liability insurance Deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed. See also Technical Advisory Notes--6 pages.

Citations

8 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.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as detached storage shed in backyard is not locked, and Lysol liquid cleaner and laundry cleaning fluids are stored inside. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care, as cleaning liquids are not secured.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    Based on staff record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no documentation that caregivers have received required 8 hours of annual dementia training and 4 hours of annual hospice care, restricted health conditions, and postural supports training.This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.69(a)(2)Type B

    Based on staff record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no evidence that caregivers have received required 8 hours of annual medications training. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- There is no evidence that staff #4 and #5 have received required 8 hours of annual medications training.

  • 87411(f)Type B

    Health screening and fitness requirements

    Based on staff record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 staff records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- Health screenings and TB test results for staff #2 and #4 are not on file.

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 resident rooms, as Centrum multivitamins, Vitamin C, Milk of Magnesia, Tylenol and Magnesium are stored in room #3, where client #1 resides.Client is not able to self store and administer medications, per MD.This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Freedom to leave and not be locked in

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 residents rooms observed, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Client #2 resides in room 1 with a sliding glass door, which is secured with a screw so client cannot access the door "because she escapes," per staff.

  • Maintain physician order documentation in resident record

    Based on client record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no MD order for half bed rails for client #4, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(c)(5)Type B

    Based on client record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as client #5 is diagnosed with dementia, and appraisal is dated in 2019. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 20, 2024 inspection of VANESSA CARE HOME II?

This was an inspection of VANESSA CARE HOME II on September 20, 2024. 8 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VANESSA CARE HOME II on September 20, 2024?

Yes, 8 citations were issued (3 Type A, 5 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as detached storage shed in backyard is ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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