Routine inspection·February 24, 2022

On 02/24/22 at 10:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Toan Luong conducted an unannounced One Year Infection Control Annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Ruth Grande and Regional Nurse Mariana Pelayo and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was screened at the entrance, and LPA toured the residential care facility for the elderly. At 12:00 p.m., LPA discussed items in the Infection Control Module and noted that facility answered yes to all questions in the Infection Control. Infection Control module was addressed with administrator to satisfaction. Between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., LPA reviewed facility schedule and found 2 individual working at the facility without a Criminal Record Clearance. Individuals were not present at the facility during the inspection. Administrator removed staff from the schedule until they receive clearance. LPA issued citation under Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 8 Article 06. Background Check 87355 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. At 10:47 a.m., LPA and administrator entered the Memory Care Unit and found a unlocked cabinet in room near the memory care entrance. Caregivers were not present in the area and one resident was observed in the room. Cabine t contained 3 cleaning spray bottles with the label Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and 1 bottle of Joy dishwasher soap. Staff locked the cabinet. LPA issued citation under Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 8 Article 12. Dementia 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants. Deficiency issued on LIC 809D. A civil penalty was issued. LPA conducted exit interview with administrator and emailed a copy of today's report and appeal rights to the administrator.