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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

HIGHLANDS CARE HOME III, THELicense 4868005541 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Araceli Canela arrived unannounced and met with care staff, Francesca Cristobal and Lolita Pimentel arrived towards the end of the visit. Administrator is out of the country and not available. During a complaint investigation and in review of staff training records, staff S2 has been providing medication assistance and has no proof of medication training. Staff S1 was missing 2 additional hours of medication training and S2 did not have all of the required training in the areas required. LPA requested facility to provide an updated medical assessment for R2 who shows as being ambulatory but R2 is using a walker. In addition, facility does not have the required size PUB475 and facility was advised to get and post the correct poster size, failure will result in the facility being cited. LPA also found some incident reports for R1 but the facility was unsure if the reports were sent to Community Care Licensing (CCL). It was also disclosed that R1 moved and were not sure if R1 left on their own or if the facility evicted R1. LPA will review facility file to ensure CCL was notified, failure to show that the facility notified CCL will result in the facility being cited for failure to report within the required time. LPA will also review if a 30 day eviction was properly issued to R1 and a copy sent to CCL. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87412(c)Type B

    87412(c) Personnel Records (c) Licensees shall maintain in the personnel records verification of required staff training and orientation.This requirement was not met. As evidenced by: during review of medication, LPA discovered staff did not have proof of required training. This is a potential risk to the health and Safety of residents in care.

  • 87465(a)(4)Type A

    87465(a)(4) 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 in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement was not met, As evidenced by: Based on medication count for R1, some medication bottles had too much medication left or were missing medication. This is an immediate risk to the Health & Safety of residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 15, 2024 inspection of HIGHLANDS CARE HOME III, THE?

This was a other inspection of HIGHLANDS CARE HOME III, THE on March 15, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HIGHLANDS CARE HOME III, THE on March 15, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87412(c) Personnel Records (c) Licensees shall maintain in the personnel records verification of required staff training..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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