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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

SARAH'S SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CARELicense 4968009371 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management Inspection and met with Administrator, Sarah Araya. LPA conducted risk assessment call with Administrator. LPA arrived at the facility and had her temperature checked and was logged into a sign-in sheet. During today's visit LPA is following up on an incident report received at CCL on 2/22/22 involving resident (R1) and staff (S1). On 2/22/22 Administrator received a call from S1 informing her that R1 had been given another resident's medication by error and R1 had fallen asleep during breakfast. Administrator called 911 immediately and R1 was transported to Kaiser Emergency Department. Administrator also notified responsible parties including North Bay Regional Center. Facility terminated S1 and staff is not longer working at the facility. Also, all staff received medication training on 2/22/22 and implemented a new process to designate a medication desk underneath medication cabinet were residents will come one at a time to receive their medications to avoid future medication errors. During this visit LPA reviewed R1's discharge paperwork and there are no medication changes for R1. ***Immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500 has been issued due to the medication error. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • Limit staff assistance with self-administered drugs

    87465 (a)(5) Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services. The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications when needed. Facility staff failed to give residents' their medications as ordered/prescribed by the Physician. This requirement has not been met as evidence by: Based on records review and interviews R1 received the wrong medication and was provided with another resident's medication in error by staff (S1). R1 was sent to the Emergency Room after taking the wrong medication which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 7, 2022 inspection of SARAH'S SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE?

This was an other inspection of SARAH'S SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE on March 7, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SARAH'S SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE on March 7, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 (a)(5) Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services. The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered med..."

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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