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Complaint

COGIR OF BELMONTLicense 4156010801 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the visit, LPA observed medication room on the first floor to be locked and inaccessible to clients. LPA observed a locked cabinet with expired medications and medications for residents who no longer reside at the facility. Based on interviewed staff, the expired medications and medications for residents who no longer reside at the facility has been at the facility since they've reopened back in January 2024. Staff indicated they notified the Regional Health and Wellness Director, Blanca Hurtado and the administrator, however they were unsure why the medications were not disposed of immediately after notifying them. Therefore, the allegation f acility staff do not properly dispose of medications which were not taken with the resident(s) upon termination of services is determined to be substantiated. Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC9099-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Report is reviewed with Administrator and a copy is provided with appeal rights.

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.

  • 87465(i)Type A

    Dispose of unused medications with required witness

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care: (i) Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termination of services, not returned to the issuing pharmacy, nor retained in the facility as ordered by the resident’s physician and documented in the resident’s record nor disposed of… shall be destroyed in the facility by the facility administrator and one other adult who is not a resident. Both shall sign a record, to be retained for at least three years, which lists the following...Violation of this regulation is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, LPA observed expired medication and medications for residents who no longer reside at the facility in a locked cabinet in the medication room. In addition, based on interviews conducted, facility staff were aware of the medications that should've been disposed since the facility reopened in January 2024.

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What happened during the March 19, 2024 inspection of COGIR OF BELMONT?

This was a complaint inspection of COGIR OF BELMONT on March 19, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to COGIR OF BELMONT on March 19, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care: (i) Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termin..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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