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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

L & S GENTLE CARE IILicense 486803974
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karina Canela arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required - 1 Year inspection and met with Imelda Padama, Licensee. The annual inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. LPA toured the facility and observed 6 residents in care. Facility has a COVID-19 screening station (visitor sign-in sheet, COVID questionnaire, thermometer, hand sanitizer). LPA reviewed records and conducted a spot check of resident medication. Fire extinguisher was charged and and serviced 03/15/2022. The facility has a supply of PPE including gloves, hand sanitizer, N-95 respirators, gowns, face shields, and surgical masks. Staff and Resident's temperatures are taken daily and documented. Staff clean and disinfect the facility throughout the day. LPA observed COVID-19 precaution postings; grab bars, non-slip mat, liquid hand soap and paper towels available in bathrooms. During this visit, LPA verified staff vaccination records for COVID-19. LPA discussed the following requirements with Imelda Padama: · Facility to obtain N-95 mask fit testing for staff (Cal/OSHA requirement) - Technical Advisory Note was issued to the facility during this visit. LPA requested the following updated forms to be submitted to Community Care Licensing by 07/13/2022: 1) LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility (1 person per form); 2) LIC 500 Personnel Report; 3 ) LIC 400 Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (indicate if not handling cash for residents); 4) Copy of Liability Insurance; 5) LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan; 6) LIC 9020 Register of Facility Residents; 7) Copy of current Administrator's Certificate; 8) Copy of current Lease/Rental Agreement or Property Tax document showing control of property; Reminder: Facility Infection Control Plan due 06/30/2022 Report continued on LIC 809-D... LPA observed R1 who requires oxygen administration and requested S1 to turn off and remove oxygen being administered. This is a restricted health condition. Per regulation: 87618 Oxygen Administration - Gas and Liquid (a)Except as specified in Section 87611(a), the licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who requires the use of oxygen gas administration under the following circumstances: (1) If the resident is mentally and physically capable of operating the equipment, is able to determine his/her need for oxygen, and is able to administer it him/herself. OR (2) If intermittent oxygen administration is performed by an appropriately skilled professional. During inspection dated 06/02/2022, LPA observed R1 receiving oxygen administration and R1 stated they are unable to independently operate the equipment. Licensee stated facility staff assist R1 with their oxygen and R1's Home Health comes to the facility 2 times per week. LPA stated the facility staff must have an appropriately skilled professional assist R1 per regulation. R1's LIC 602 indicates R1 requires assistance to administer oxygen. Facility to request an exception for R1 from Community Care Licensing. LPA will review and return to issue citations if warranted regarding R1. The following deficiencies are being addressed during this inspection: · Reporting Requirements: During inspection dated 06/02/2022 LPA reminded facility and requested an Incident Report to be submitted for Resident (R1)'s hospital visit dated 05/24/2022. Licensee stated they would submit to CCL, but as of today's inspection CCL has not received it. The facility was previously cited for reporting requirements on 06/02/2022 * · Incidental Medical: During inspection of resident's medications on 06/28/2022, it was revealed staff crush resident (R2)'s medication. The facility does not have an order from R2's medical physician to crush medication. Appeal Rights Provided. * a Civil Penalty was issued in the amount of $250 for a repeat violation Deficiencies cited (see LIC809-D pages) from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiencies and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Imelda Padama, whose signature below confirms receipt of report.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the June 28, 2022 inspection of L & S GENTLE CARE II?

This was a inspection inspection of L & S GENTLE CARE II on June 28, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to L & S GENTLE CARE II on June 28, 2022?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

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

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