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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ALTA CARE HOMELicense 4968040555 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst’s(LPA’s) Shannan Hansen & Julie Florio arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required inspection and met with Licensee, Laarni Lockerbie & Administrator, Aira Monte. There is a total of 6 residents, 1 under hospice care & 2 with diagnosis of dementia. LPA’s initiated a tour of the facility at approximately 8:45 am and made the following observations: Facility was a comfortable temperature and passageways were free from obstructions. The amount of fresh and nonperishable foods is within regulation. Facility kitchen, refrigerators and freezers were clean, and food was stored properly. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods which appeared to be of quality and stored per regulation. While touring kitchen at approximately 8:50am LPA’s observed cleaning supplies in unlocked cabinet under sink accessible to residents in care (see pic & LIC809-D). Resident’s rooms were furnished per regulation. Water temperature in bathrooms measured at 111.3, 111.7, and 112.1 degrees F which is within the range of 105 to 120 degrees F allowed per regulation. Bathrooms used by resident to shower were equipped with necessary grab bars and non-slip floors/mats. While touring bathrooms LPA’s observed with staff (S2) supplements in unlocked drawer and immediately removed by staff(see pics & LIC809-D). Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Cabinet containing cleaning supplies in garage was locked; although upon entering, door to garage was unlocked and alarm was not turned on, LPA’s found razor cutting knife accessible to residents in care and removed by staff (see pics & LIC809-D). There was enough lighting in all common areas, resident rooms, and hallways. Fire extinguisher was last inspected 3/11/2024. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility were tested and operational. At approximately 9:15 AM, LPA’s reviewed 6 of 6 resident records and found 6 of 6 residents have current physician’s reports and care plans. 6 of 6 resident records contained current and signed admission agreements and physician’s orders on file. Continue on LIC 809-C At approximately 10:20 AM, LPA’s review 5 of 5 staff records. 5 of 5 records contained documentation of completed training as required. Evidence of current first aid and CPR training were observed. 4 out of 5 staff did not have required Health Screening records (see LIC 809-D). Medications were centrally stored in locked cabinet in the facility living room although second cabinet containing overflow of medications was not locked and accessible to residents in care (see pic & LIC809-D). The Medications of 2 out of 2 residents were found to be given according to physicians’ directions on 3/27/2024 at 11:30 AM. At approximately 12:10 PM, LPA reviewed the facility emergency disaster plan with staff. Facility does not have a generator to supply power during an outage. Administrator informed they are currently deciding how to handle emergency outages with residents on oxygen and other. The plan outlines evacuation routes, which are shown on facility sketch and has alternative meeting locations. Facility has supplies enough to operate for more than 72 hours in an emergency. Facility conducts disaster drills quarterly and documented last disaster drill on 2/23/2024. Administrator Certification for Aira Melanie U Monte 6056005740 expires 08/29/2024. LPA reviewed Licensing Information System (LIS) with Licensee who stated that is correct and updated at this time; no need to change any of the information. Appeal Rights Given. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights provided. LPA Hansen is requesting Licensee to update and submit the following documents to CCL by 4/10/2024: LIC 308 Designation of Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Summary LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan (if changes) LIC 9020 Register of Facility Client’s/Resident’s Proof of Liability Insurance

Citations

5 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(f)Type B

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 staff (S1-S4) who do not have health screening and TB test completed as required. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by 1 of 1 medication storage cabinets was not locked and inaccessable to residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)(2)Type B

    Based on observation & interviewr with staff the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 bottle of staff supliments were in unlocked bathroom drawer which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(j)Type B

    Bases on observation during todays inspection unlocked garage door auditory alarm was not operational and facility has rewsidents with Dementia which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)(1)Type B

    Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in leaving kitchen cabinet with cleaing supplies & box cutter with razor blade out in garage accessible to resident as the door was unlock to garage, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 27, 2024 inspection of ALTA CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of ALTA CARE HOME on March 27, 2024. 5 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ALTA CARE HOME on March 27, 2024?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (1 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 staff (S1..."

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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