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Inspection visit

Follow-up

VALLEY VIEW CARE HOMELicense 4968033626 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At approximately 2:50pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christi Coppo arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management and was greeted by caregiver. Licensee Josephine Credo contacted by phone and gave caregiver permission to sign report. LPA advised Admin of the nature of the visit as being to re-cited for outstanding deficiencies. Facility currently has 6 residents in care, one of which is on hospice, which is allowable per the facility's Hospice Waiver. On 5/22/2024 LPA conducted the required annual inspection for this facility. The inspection resulted in 9 citations for the following respective deficiencies: HSC1569.618(c)(3), 87303(a), 87303(e)(5), 87463(c), 87705(c)(5), 87405(a), 87412(a)(11), 87465(a)(4), and 87412(c). Each deficiency had its own respective plan of correction due date. The plans of correction for deficiencies HSC1569.618(c)(3), 87303(a), and 87303(e)(5) have been fulfilled. However, the plans of correction for the deficiencies (87463(c), 87705(c)(5), 87405(a), 87412(a)(11), 87465(a)(4), and 87412(c)) are still outstanding. On 5/23/2024 licensee emailed LPA to ask for an extension on plan of correction due dates. LPA granted the extension request and advised the following: Please do not worry about the plans due in order to satisfy the plan of correction due date today. Please submit them by Tuesday, 5/28/24. And, remember that only the plan to get the staff 1 st Aid/CPR certified is due, not the actual certifications. The actual certifications are not due until 6/5/24. Same goes for the medication training. Only the plan was due today (now due 5/28/2024) and the actual training does not have to be completed until 6/12/2024. On 6/11/2024 licensee emailed LPA to ask for another plan of correction due date extension, LPA once again granted an extension and advised via email: In regard to the currently past due plans of correction, CCL is extending the due date to this Friday, 6/14/24 in order for you to gather all the necessary items and submit them. Continued on 809C... Continued from 809... CCL granted licensee plan of correction due date extensions on two different occasions. However, the plans of correction for deficiencies 87463(c), 87705(c)(5), 87405(a), 87412(a)(11), 87465(a)(4), and 87412(c)) are still outstanding. Therefore, the deficiencies issued on 5/22/2024 that remain outstanding are being re-cited ( deficiencies cited, see 809D s). Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation and the Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights given and discussed with caregiver. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with caregiver and a copy of this report was given .

Citations

6 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.

  • 87405(a)Type A

    Certified administrator requirements and substitute coverage

    87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties 87405 (a) All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified administrator. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA and Admin observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Josephine Credo, Administrator could not provide a copy of current Administrator Certificate or provide copy of email indicating receipt of renewal payment from CCL, which poses a immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412(a)Type B

    Maintain required personnel records for staff

    87412(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained... Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (11) A health screening as specified in Section 87411, Personnel Requirements - General. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA and Admin observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S2, S4, and S5 did not have Heath Screens, which poses an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412(c)Type B

    Document required staff training and orientation

    87412 (c) Licensees shall maintain in the personnel records verification of required staff training and orientation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA and Admin observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S3, S4, and S5 did not have Training records available, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87463(c)Type B

    Document behavioral expression and related causes

    87463 (c) The licensee shall arrange a meeting with the resident, the resident's representative.. when there is significant change in the resident's condition, or once every 12 months, whichever occurs first, as specified in Section 87467, Resident Participation in Decision Making. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA and Admin observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that R1, R2, and R5 did not have any Appraisal Needs and Services Plan (R5 had plan present but not dated at the top of appraisal -note says to see 602, 602 dated 2022), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(a)Type A

    Develop required incidental medical care plan

    87465 (a)(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA and Admin observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA and Admin observed medication errors during spot check of R2s medication: Vitamin B12 bubble pack with start date of 5/15/2024 had one tablet missing. Levothyroxine with start date of 5/15/2024 had one tablet missing which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care

  • 87705(c)Type B

    87705(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (5) Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA and Admin observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that R1, R2, and R5 have diagnosis of Dementia but their Physician's Reports are dated 2022 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 19, 2024 inspection of VALLEY VIEW CARE HOME?

This was an other inspection of VALLEY VIEW CARE HOME on July 19, 2024. 6 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VALLEY VIEW CARE HOME on July 19, 2024?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (2 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties 87405 (a) All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified ..."

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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