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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

A LOVING HEART SENIOR CARELicense 5658015971 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Guzman Chavez conducted an unannounced Case Management - Deficiencies visit in conjunction with a complaint visit (Complaint control # 29-AS-20211116133659). The purpose of this visit is to issue citations for deficiencies observed during the complaint investigation which were not related to the complaint. During the course of the investigation, interviews conducted revealed that Resident #1 (R1) was transported to the hospital in July 2021. However, no incident report was provided to Community Care Licensing (CCL). Additionally, on 12/08/2021 Incident Report from 11/24/2021 reporting a 36-hr blackout at the facility and Incident Report from 11/12/2021 reporting R1 was observed with bruising on their sacrum were not submitted timely within the seven (7) days of occurrence as required by the California Code of Regulations. Pursuant to CCR, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiencies are cited (Refer to LIC LIC809-D). Exit interview conducted. Citation issued. Appeal Rights discussed. A copy of report provided via email.

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.

  • 87211(a)(1)(D)Type B

    87211(a)(1)(D) Reporting Requirements. A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency ... within seven days of the occurrence: Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety, or health of any resident.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and documents received, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one (1) incident report was never received and two (2) other incident reports were not received by CCL within 7 days of occurrence, which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87463(c)Type B

    87463(c) Reappraisals. (c)The licensee shall arrange a meeting with the resident, the resident’s representative and a representative of the resident’s HH 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 interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the licensee did not inform R1’s POA about the change in R1’s condition, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87468.2(a)(19)Type B

    87468.2(a)(19) Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately... (19) To have prompt access to review all of their… records shall be provided within two (2) business days…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they failed to produce requested records to POA within the time allotted by regulation of two (2) business days, which poses a potential risk to the personal rights of residents in care.

  • 87615(a)(1)Type A

    87615(a)(1)Prohibited Health Conditions Persons who require health services or have a health condition including, but not limited to, those specified below shall not be admitted or retained in a residential care facility for the elderly: Stage 3 and 4 pressure sores (dermal ulcers).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as R1 developed an unstageable pressure injury and was retained at the facility without being under hospice care, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87668.2(a)(19)Type A

    87466 Observation of the Resident: The licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning… changes are documented and brought to the attention of the resident's physician and the resident's responsible person.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not properly report or document R1’s change in health condition with both R1’s PCP and POA, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 14, 2022 inspection of A LOVING HEART SENIOR CARE?

This was a other inspection of A LOVING HEART SENIOR CARE on April 14, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to A LOVING HEART SENIOR CARE on April 14, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87211(a)(1)(D) Reporting Requirements. A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency ... within seven days..."

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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