Follow-up on corrections·September 24, 2024

On September 24, 2024 at approximately 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Hilltop Springs Senior Living for the purpose of conducting a Case Managemen-Deficiencies Inspection. LPA met with the Administrator, Keila O'Farrell. On September 20, 2024, Med Tech was training another staff member when residents were administered medication in the dining room. Resident that received the medication from the staff member trainee was wrong. The trainee noticed the medication error and brought this up to the Med Tech. Primary Care Physician and Responsible Party were notified. On September 23, 2024, a resident requested a pain pill and then was given the wrong medication. Med Tech observed the error during checks. Primary Care Physician and Responsible Party were notified (See LIC 809D). LPA educated the Administrator on the importance of ensuring that all residents are given the correct dosage of medications per physician orders. LPA advised to send both incident reports to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 of California Regulation. Appeal rights were provided. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was signed and given to the Administrator along with Appeal Rights.