Patterson Carehome Llc

Administrator - Qualifications and Duties (d) The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d)(1) through (7). If the licensee is also the administrator, all requirements for an administrator shall apply.(2) Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations. this requirement was not met as evidenced by: interviews conducted and citations given Facility Administrator is responsible for knowledge of CCR regulations and compliance of the regulations. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to clients in care.

Fire Safety. All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. LPA observed that the facility is using the garage as a bedroom, LPA reviewed the facility sketch and confirmed that the Fire Marshal did not clear the garage to be used as a staff room or a bedroom. This poses an immediate health and safety risk.

General. Good physical health of personnel shall be verified by a health screening, including a T.B. test, performed and signed by a physician not more than six months prior to or seven days after employment. LPA observed staff did not have a chest X-ray on file. this poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed.(5) Facility staff, except those authorized by law, shall not administer injections, but staff designated by the licensee may assist persons with self-administration as needed. Assistance with self-administered medications shall be limited to the following:(A) Medications usually prescribed for self-administration which have been authorized by the person's physician.(B) Medications during an illness determined by a physician to be temporary and minor.(C) Assistance required because of tremor, failing eyesight and similar conditions.(D) Assistance with self-administration does not include forcing a resident to take medication, hiding or camouflaging medications in other substances without the resident's knowledge and consent, or otherwise infringing upon a resident's right to refuse to take a medication.(6) When requested by the prescribing physician or the Department, a record of dosages of medications which are centrally stored shall be maintained by the facility. This requirement was not met as evidenced by records review and interview with the Administrator. Medication prescribed by a Veterinary (DVM Brooks) for an infection was in the medication box for R1 (R1 has not seen the Doctor for an alleged Urinary tract infection), the medication was prescribed on 11/5/2022 with the quantity of 42 the count today was 40. This poses an immediate safety concern for resident in care

87705(c)(5) Care of Persons with Dementia. Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall ensure that each resident with dementia has an annual medical assessment and a reappraisal done at least annually.- This was not met as evidenced by Records review R1 has an outdated 602 on file date 7/2020.