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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AA BEST CARE HOMESLicense 4968016842 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required inspection and met with individual (I1) and Administrator Charito Santos. Licensee Nick Aquino arrived later. LPA/Administrator reviewed PIN 22-07, 22-09, 22-13, 22-15 and 22-16. LPA arrived at the facility and had their temperature checked and logged into a sign-in sheet. LPA observed that facility has posters on the front door indicating visitors about updated visitor's policy to protect residents in care. Once inside the facility, LPA observed that staff were wearing masks during this visit. At approximate 9:30am LPA learned through interviews with staff that individual ( I1) had been working providing care and supervision to residents in care for one day and has not been associated to the facility yet, LPA informed Licensee that individual (I1) is fingerprint, but they are not associated to the facility and should never be working and providing care to residents prior to a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA/Administrator conducted a walk-through of the facility and observed approximately 9:35am expired food. There was 16 boxes of expired cake mix, 2 boxes of value size expired Cheerios cereal, 3lbs of expired sour creams, 1 expired cranberry jelly and an expired bag of bread rolls. Hand sanitizer were observed in the common area of the facility. Facility bathroom are kept stocked with hand hygiene and paper products. Commonly touched surfaces are disinfected at least twice a day. Facility is able to accommodate a single room for each resident that needs to isolate and is able to serve meals and deliver medications. Facility staff have been trained on PPE protocols and N-95 fit tested. Staff and residents are being monitored daily and results are documented. Facility maintains a 30 day supply of medication. Facility has a 100% vaccination rate and received boosters for staff and residents. Residents do not typically wear a mask while in the facility, but they do wear masks when in the community. Residents are able to receive indoor visitation with their families and facility is able to perform antigen tests to visitors as well as screening, documenting for symptoms and tracking purposes. Continues on LIC809C... Continued from LIC809... Facility has submitted their Covid Mitigation Plan and approved on 5/19/21. Facility has more than a 30 day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including masks, face shields and hand sanitizer. PPE supplies are accessible for staff. Licensee will provide updates of the following by 6/27/22: Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC308), Personnel Report (LIC500), Liability insurance and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E). 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. Civil penalties are being assessed in the amount of $100 per day for allowing a person to work, reside or volunteer in the facility without a fingerprint clearance exemption.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87555(a)(8)(28)Type A

    Based on observation and interviews conducted with Licensee, the facility did not ensured that expired food located in the pantry closet and in the refrigerator was discarded which is an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87465(e)(1)(C)Type B

    Type B 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (e) For every prescription & nonprescription PRN med…there shall be a signed, dated written order from a physician maintained in the residents file, & label on the med.1)Meds shall be centrally stored...: (C) Because of potential dangers related to the med itself &to be a safety hazard to others. This requirement has not been met as evidence by: Based on records review and interviews conducted with Administrator, the facility did not ensure that two out of four residents that smoke marijuana in the facility obtained a doctor’s order prior to be used by residents which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87470(a)(2)Type A

    Type A 87470 Infection Control Requirements. A licensee shall ensure that inf. control practices are maintained as follows: a) when 1 or more residents in the facility are diagnosed with a communicable disease...: (2) All staff providing direct care to a resident who has a communicable disease shall wear appropriate PPE...This req has not met as evidence by Based on observations made during a tele-visit on 5/5/22 with Administrator did not ensure to follow their current Mitigation Plan dated 1/14/21 and were observed not wearing a mask after one or more residents in the facility were diagnosed with a communicable disease which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

  • 87355(e)(1)Type A

    Based on LPA observation, record review and interview with Licensee did not ensure to obtain a criminal record clearance for individual (I1) prior to work, reside or provide care to residents in care which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care. ***Civil Penalty is being assessed for the amount of $100 per day.

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What happened during the June 13, 2022 inspection of AA BEST CARE HOMES?

This was a inspection inspection of AA BEST CARE HOMES on June 13, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to AA BEST CARE HOMES on June 13, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and interviews conducted with Licensee, the facility did not ensured that expired food located in t..."

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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