Follow-up on corrections·March 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Esther Cortez conducted an unannounced Case Management -Deficiencies visit in conjunction with a 10-day complaint visit (Complaint Control #29-AS-20240318082439). The purpose of the visit is to issue citations for deficiency observed during the complaint investigation which is not related to the complaint. LPA met with administrator Maria Lourdes Ricafort and the reason for the visit was explained. At 2:04 p.m. the LPA observed three small containers with medication pills inside in a resident's room (R1), accessible to all residents in care. R1's room had the door open and unlocked. Upon observation the administrator remove the medication and store it inaccessible to the residents in care. This facility serves residents who cannot manage medication due to their diagnosis of dementia, including R1. Pursuant to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted, today's reports and appeal rights were provided to the Administrator.