Elle's Care Home 2

Submit and maintain current mailing address

87355(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance - (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, licensee failed to obtain a criminal record clearance for S1 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to clients in care. It is confirmed that S1 does not have a criminal record clearance on this day per department review. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

87309(a) Storage Space -Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. Based on facility observations made, LPA observed observed paint cans unsecured outside of the facility alone the north side exterior pathway. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Obtain required California clearance or exemption

87355(e)(2) Criminal Record Clearance - All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c). This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on records review, licensee failed to request a transfer of criminal record clearance for S1 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to clients in care. It is confirmed that S1 is not associated to the facility on this day. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Maintain required personnel records for staff

87412(a) Personnel Records - The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on staff files reviewed, S1 does not have a complete file to review. The only items observed are the first aid card and health screening.

Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations

87468.1(a)(2) Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities - To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on staff files reviewed, S1 did not receive, and does not have a record, of receiving a TB test prior to working at the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

87303(a) Maintenance and Operation - The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on facility observations made, LPA observed broken door alarm for sliding door, broken carbon monoxide detector in the front hallway, a hole in the floor of the wooden passageway that is used as an emergency exit route, a missing/broken screen that leads to the crawlspace beneath the facility

Passageways and stairways kept clear

87307(d)(6) Personal Accommodations and Services - The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities: All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on facility observations made, LPA observed the north side exterior passageway of the facility contains several items causing the passageway to be very narrow due to it storing items that are in need to be disposed of such as old washer and dryer, postural equipment, box of clothing/shoes, old bicycle, unsused water jugs, and other items. Additonally the wooden raised passageway used as an emergency exit route has an old bedframe on the passageway leaning against the wall. This passageway is used as part of the emergency exit route.

Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

87303(a) Maintenance and Operation - The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations made, LPA observed that torn or missing window screens on resident windows, broken carbon monoxide detector did not function when tested in the hallway central to resident room towards the front of the facility, and a broken grab bar that is under repair per staff interview.

Provide resident hot water for personal care

87303(e)(2) MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION - Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C).This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on faciltiy observations made, LPA tested the water in a common resident bathroom in a hallway at the front of the facility. Water temperature was measured at 122F and increasing during today's visit. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

87309(a)Storage Space -Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. Based on facility observations made, LPA observed cleaning supplies stored beneath a resident bathroom sink unsecured. LPA also observed paint cans being stored beneath the raised wooden walkway located at the side of the facility and a can located near the side gate. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Keep window screens clean and in repair

87303(c) Maintenance and operation - All window screens shall be clean and maintained in good repair. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations made, LPA observed that several window screen through out the faciltiy are either damaged, ripped, or not in place. This posese a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.