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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

FIVE PALMS CARE HOMELicense 4968033001 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct a case management visit to cite deficiencies discovered during a complaint investigation and met with Licensee, Josephine Credo. On 10/27/23, LPA/Administrator toured the facility and observed two bottles of alcohol antiseptic 80% topical solution hand sanitizer on the shelf of unlocked closet located in the hallway accessible to residents in care. Based on records review of facility dementia program plan dated 02/10/2011, the facility shall ensure that toxic substances including alcohol, cleaning supplies and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents with dementia. Therefore, the facility did not ensure to store two bottles of hand sanitizer inaccessible to residents with a diagnosis of dementia. 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

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.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    87411 Personnel Requirements – General (a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, & competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. In facilities licensed for 16 or more, sufficient support staff shall be employed to ensure provision of personal assistance/care… This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted with staff, the licensee did not ensure residents with a diagnosis of dementia needs were met timely as stated in their program plan due to the staff was not alerted that emergency personnel were knocking and ringing the doorbell in the front entrance of the facility, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of residents who has a diagnosis of dementia.

  • 87705(f)(2)Type A

    87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) alcohol…cleaning supplies and disinfectants. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observations made by LPA/Administrator, the facility staff did not ensure that two bottles of alcohol antiseptic 80% topical solution hand sanitizer were on the shelf of unlocked closet located in the hallway accessible to residents in care, 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 November 16, 2023 inspection of FIVE PALMS CARE HOME?

This was a other inspection of FIVE PALMS CARE HOME on November 16, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to FIVE PALMS CARE HOME on November 16, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87411 Personnel Requirements – General (a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, & competent t..."

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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