Non-compliance follow-up·February 3, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Fernandes-Goes conducted an unannounced Case Management Non-Compliance Infection Control inspection to this facility and was welcome by Administrator Cora Bacani. Facility has 4 residents with no one on hospice care at this time. Facility has activities for residents during the day. LPA arrived at the facility and had her temperature checked and logged into visitor’s binder. During facility tour on 2/3/2022 with Administrator Cora Bacani, facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, garage, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on 1/2022 at the time of the visit. LPA conducted a sample test of Smoke Detectors & Carbon monoxide detector and they were operational. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator was properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Facility has no residents with special dietary need at this time. Food is available for residents any time of the day. Facility takes residents on walks, and conduct activities during the day such as singing. Toxins are stored in a locked garage cabinet. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All bathrooms designated for residents at the facility were supplied with towels and hand soap. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present in the bathroom shower. A sample tour of resident’s bedrooms was conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting & appropriate furnishing. Facility hot water temperature at residents' bathroom faucet measured between 115.8 degrees F and 117.6 degrees F in 2 out of 2 residents’ faucets within Title 22 acceptable regulations of 105 to 120 degrees F. In addition, Department learned that staff S1 has been working in the facility since 11/2021, however; she is not fingerprint cleared according with Guardian. LPA w/ administrator contacted office staff at Regional Office and confirm that staff is not fingerprint cleared and there was no information regarding why it is taking this long (see confidential name list, LIC 809-D, civil penalty) Continue LIC 809-C Infection Control: Facility has submitted a mitigation program plan that has been approved. Posters have been placed at facility and entrance has table with hand sanitizer and other items designated for visitors and staff before coming into work. Facility has PPE supply stored in small storage cabinet in living room. Facility has hired staff and admitted new residents since COVID-19. Residents’ medications are stored and locked in kitchen cabinet. Facility has a 30-day supply of medication for residents. Residents aren’t wearing masks inside the facility, however; licensee/admin stated that they are able to wear masks when going on outings. All staff had masks on during this visit. Facility understands that unvaccinated staff must be tested once a week if PCR and vaccinated staff doesn’t need to be tested at this time if staff is able to show proof of vaccination which copy of vaccination card must be kept on facility file. In addition, facility is allowing visitors in the facility. Residents have also available Zoom and telephone calls when contacting with family members and others. Staff had all PPE training required on file and is working towards N-95 fit testing. LPAs advised facility to contact Local County Public Health and DSS/CCL Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms or COVID-19 + in the facility. Disaster Drills have been conducted with the last one being conducted on 10/23/2021. Administrator understand that disaster drills must be conducted quarterly and in different shifts to ensure that all staff will participate as per Health & Safety Code #1569.695 Emergency Plans. Immediate Civil Penalties are being assessed in the amount of $500 due to staff not being associated to the facility. *****Total Civil Penalties issued today in the amount of $500.00 Appeal of Rights Given. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and 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. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights provided.