Routine inspection·January 28, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Guzman Chavez conducted an unannounced visit to Erten Home Care to conduct a Required 1-Year Annual Inspection with focus on Infection Control at 10:30 a.m. This will be the first Annual from their Pre-Licensing visit on 12/16/2020. The LPA was greeted and screened at the door by caregiver, Princess Alcantara and met with Administrator Karina Antig shortly after when she arrived at 10:45 a.m., and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview. At 10:46 a.m., the LPA began the physical plant tour of the common areas, kitchen area, resident bedrooms, staff room, bathrooms, and outdoor area to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. KITCHEN: Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of seven (7) days perishable and two (2) days non-perishable food. The LPA observed one designated cabinet in the kitchen where knives and sharps are locked and inaccessible to residents. BEDROOMS: The LPA observed the resident rooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, furnishings, and sufficient lighting. RESTROOMS: Resident restrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. Restrooms are sufficiently stocked with hand liquid soap and paper towels. The appropriate hand-washing signs were observed in the restrooms. Bathrooms were measure for hot water, the first bathroom measured at 136.8 degrees Fahrenheit at 10:49 a.m., the second bathroom measured at 133 degrees Fahrenheit at 10:53 a.m., and the third bathroom measure at 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit at 11:06 a.m. Licensee corrected water temperature during visit …Continued on LIC 809C... …Continued from LIC 809... GARAGE AND GROUNDS : The garage is locked and attached to the house. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are stored and inaccessible to residents. There is a covered patio area with patio furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. Facility has one (1) fence gate that self-latches with clear passageways for emergency exit use. No large bodies of water accessible to residents . COMMON SPACES: The living and dining areas are clean and properly furnished with seating, a table, and television for resident use. The LPA observed three (3) residents in the living room watching television. Medications are in a locked cabinet inside the staff room. During today’s visit, the LPA spoke with the Administrator regarding the facility’s infection control practices. The LPA observed appropriate signage which promoted good hand hygiene, physical distancing, and symptoms of COVID-19. The facility has a central entry point for symptom screening, temperature checks, and sanitation station. The LPA observed an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. Staff were observed wearing face coverings. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19. All staff and residents are fully vaccinated and boosted. No identified staffing concerns. The facility is in compliance regarding the requirements for indoor and outdoor visitation. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights Discussed. A copy of the report was provided via email.