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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC.License 4352941431 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/19/2023, LPAs Monter and Rai and LPM Manzano were in the facility to do an unannounced complaint investigation. During interview with staff (S1), LPAs observed S1 preparing residents' medication in advance for Friday evening, and weekend. The medications in the medication room were prepped ahead of time, more than 24 hours. S1 stated that they started practice of prepping medications since pandemic. The resident's medication was delivered from the pharmacy in bubble pack and facility staff were transferring to small brown packets. LPAs/LPM interviewed Administrator who stated that the medication should only be prepared 24 hours in advance and anything more is not acceptable. Deficiencies were cited from California Code of Regulations, Title 22 during today’s visit, see LIC 809-D. This report was reviewed with Administrator Sam Apostol and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal Rights was provided.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    87303(a) Maintenance and Operation: (a) The facility shall be in clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of mainteance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met by: Based on observation of the covered patio at the backyard has swarm of at approximately 40 flies above the 10 seated residents who were smoking. The outside table observed with an empty can soda, tables with melted cheese and a peeled orange fruit which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h)(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not met by: Based on interview and observation, the administrator did not comply by storing resident medication in a kitchen cabinet which does not have locking capabilities poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care

  • Keep prescriptions in original containers

    Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h)(5) Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers. This requirement is not met by: Based on interview and observation, the administrator did not comply by storing resident medication in small brown envelopes 4 days in advance which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 19, 2023 inspection of SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC.?

This was an other inspection of SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC. on May 19, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC. on May 19, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303(a) Maintenance and Operation: (a) The facility shall be in clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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