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Inspection visit

Complaint

SANDHILL ASSISTED LIVING LLCLicense 4156011372 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on records review, a hospice visit log was provided, and it indicated that the visit’s happened on 11/25/2022, 11/29/2022, 11/30/2022. There was also a report that hospice was supposed to be at the facility on 11/27/2022 with an arrival time of 9pm. On this report it was noted that the power outage happened from 11:30pm to 2am. Based on interviews, the department has determined that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No citations for today. Report is reviewed and copy is provided. Regarding the allegation of staff are not competent to meet client's needs, RP stated that R1s abdomen was descended and staff was unable to tell the RP when the resident's last bowel movement was. S1 stated that there were no logs or documentation regarding the resident’s bowel movement. Unless they remember when it was. Therefore, based on the interviews conducted and information collected, the above allegations are 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.

Citations

10 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.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Facility personnel sufficiency and competence

    87411 Personnel Requirements – General(a)Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs... Additional staff shall be employed as necessary to perform office work, cooking, house cleaning, laundering, and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds. ... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records review S3 was not able to help R1 due to another resident being assisted and the personnel report schedule have no specific days on when staff is scheduled, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(d)Type A

    On-the-job training requirements

    87411 Personnel Requirements –General(d)All personnel shall be given on the job training or have related experience in the job assigned to them. This training and/or related experience shall provide knowledge of and skill in the following, as appropriate for the job assigned and as evidenced by safe and effective job performance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews from witnesses, there are staff that are not qualified and not trained, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Assist residents with self-administered medication

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a)A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance... (4)The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, there was one day where R1 was given twice the dosage of the medication and no other documentation stating that it was approved by R1s physician, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87466Type A

    Regular observation and documentation of resident changes

    87466 Observation of the ResidentThe licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and that appropriate assistance is provided provided when such observation reveals unmet needs. When changes such as unusual weight gains or losses... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the facility is not able to provide any records regarding R1s weight loss, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(14)Type A

    87555 General Food Service Requirements (b)The following food service requirements shall apply (14) If food is prepared off the facility premises, the preparation source shall meet all applicable requirements for commercial services... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, lunch is prepared in a different facility and placed in plastic containers and transported by another staff member by car, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Knowledge of care and supervision requirements

    87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties (d)The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d)(1) through (7)...(1) Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to the residents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, R1 moved in and caregivers were not given any information regarding the resident, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Maintain records of centrally stored medication dosages

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility...(6)When requested by the prescribing physician or the Department, a record of dosages ... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on records review, R1 does not have a Medication Administration Records (MAR) log, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Onsite food stock levels for nonperishables and perishables

    87555 General Food Service Requirements (b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (26)S upplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, there was not enough supply of canned good and 7-day non-perishable foods, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(c)Type A

    Staff training in personal care activities

    87411 Personnel Requirements - General(c) All RCFE staff who assist residents with personal activities of daily living shall receive initial and annual training as specified in Health and Safety Code sections 1569.625 and 1569.69 This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, S1 stated that there were no logs for activities of daily living, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(d)(2)Type A

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care(d) If the resident is unable to determine his/her own need for a prescription or nonprescription PRN medication...(2) The date and time of each contact with the physician, and the physician's directions... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records review, two medications, Lasix & Tylenol, were given to R1 with no proper documentation that it was requested from the doctor, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 22, 2024 inspection of SANDHILL ASSISTED LIVING LLC?

This was a complaint inspection of SANDHILL ASSISTED LIVING LLC on February 22, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SANDHILL ASSISTED LIVING LLC on February 22, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87411 Personnel Requirements – General(a)Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent t..."

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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