Complaint·August 24, 2023

LPA Marrufo obtained a document from the East Palo Alto Sanitary District board meeting held on 10/15/2018. The document states the East Palo Alto Sanitary Board paid $560 to “Joann Wright Catering” for “Catering Services for 10/14/18 RBM and 10/10/18 SBM.” The address for “Joann Wright Catering” is stated in the document as 2525 Annapolis St. East Palo Alto, CA 94303. During interview on 08/24/2023, ADM stated that “RBM” stands for “Regular Board Meeting” and “SBM” stands for Special Board Meeting.” ADM stated to have provided catering services for the East Palo Alto Sanitary District and to have prepared the home in the facility kitchen. ADM stated to have been paid for catering services for businesses throughout East Palo Alto. Based on records review and interviews with residents and staff, there is preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did occur. Therefore, the allegations are substantiated. See 9099-D for deficiencies cited per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with ADM Wright and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided. R1’s Physician’s Report states R1 requires a special Consistent or Controlled Carbohydrate (CCHO) diet. ADM provided LPA Marrufo with R2’s Physician’s Report, which only included the first 2 out of 6 pages and was missing the page that indicates if R2 requires a special diet. R2’s Discharge Medication form from a skilled nursing facility on 09/08/2019 indicated R2 was ordered a CCHO diet. LPA Marrufo obtained a copy of a letter from R1’s family stating what food they requested be served to R1. During interview on 08/24/2023, ADM stated to have followed the food recommendations provided by the family in the letter. ADM also stated to have provided soft foods for R2. Based on information from interviews conducted with staff, and records reviewed, although the allegations listed above may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are unsubstantiated. No Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations Title 22 This report was reviewed with ADM Wright and a copy of this report was provided.