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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

COMFORT HAVEN FOR THE ELDERLYLicense 5850027981 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

** This is an amended version of the original report delivered on 7/10/2021 and replaces the original report.** On 7/10/21 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheng, Singh, Johnson, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Munoz conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection. LPAs and LPM met with Administrator Susie Jumawan and explained the reason for the visit. Prior to initiating the visit, LPAs and LPM completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; contacted Administrator and completed a facility risk assessment. LPAs and LPM ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask and gloves. LPA Johnson and LPM Munoz toured the facility inside and out including but not limited to facility kitchen, dining area, hallways, outside area, resident bathrooms, resident rooms, and facility medication room. On 7/10/21 at 1:45 PM, LPA Johnson and LPM Munoz observed the following issues in the facility kitchen. Facility refrigerator and freezer has no temperature gauge to display that the refrigerator is being kept at a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and freezers are being kept at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Johnson and LPM Munoz observed rotten food in the kitchen refrigerator and fly trap strips hanging from the ceiling by food storage and over dining tables. Cleaning materials were observed to be stored in the facility kitchen ice bucket located next to the food storage. Facility dishwasher was observed to be non-operational. Continuation on LIC 809C. On 7/10/2021 at 2PM, LPA Johnson and LPM Munoz observed the facility hallway in front of the facility office to be cracked flooring and in disrepair. On 7/10/2021 at 2:15 PM, LPA Johnson and LPM Munoz observed the following resident room issues. Resident room #18 smells of odor. Residents were sharing a common towel. Facility did not have toilet paper available in the resident bathroom. Resident's shared bathroom wall behind the toilet showed signs of mold. Resident bathroom has "Raid" pesticide accessible to residents in the shared bathroom. Resident utilizes an oxygen tank and resident room does not have any signs indicating oxygen usage. Resident in room #22 utilizes an oxygen tank and there are no oxygen signs posted. Resident in room #24 does not a mattress pad. On 7/10/2021 at 2:40 PM, LPA Johnson and LPM Munoz observed a hole in the facility "wash room"/shower room. On 7/10/2021 at 2:45 PM, LPA Johnson and LPM Munoz observed facility fire extinguishers to be last serviced in 2015. A civil penalty of $500 is issued for CCR 87203. On 7/10/2021 at 2:50 PM, LPA Johnson reviewed 42 of 42 resident medications and their logs. LPA Johnson observed two of R1's medication to not have a start date. R2 has not been at the facility for at least six months and their medications have not been destroyed. R3 has medications that are not accounted for. R4's is missing physician discontinue order a medication. On 7/10/2021 at 3PM, LPA Singh, Johnson, Cheng and LPM Munoz reviewed 42 resident files and staff files. LPAs observed that S1-S4 were missing continuing education units, S2-S4 were missing orientation verification documents, S3 does not have a compete TB test screening, and S1's first aid/CPR was expired. Continuation on LIC 809C. Due to time restraints, LPA Cheng will return at a later time to conduct an annual continuation to issue remaining citations and/or civil penalties. Deficiencies cited today are issued on LIC 809D. Exit interview conducted and a copy of report along with appeal rights were issues.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    87303 Maintenance and Operations (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and service reports obtained, Licensee did not keep the facility air conditioner in good repair and did not keep facility free of cockroaches which poses an immediate health and safety risk for all residents in care.

  • 87203Type A

    87203 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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not maintain inspection service for one fire extinguisher, last inspected 2015, and have facility ansul system operational which poses an immediate health and safety risk to all residents in care.

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What happened during the July 10, 2021 inspection of COMFORT HAVEN FOR THE ELDERLY?

This was a inspection inspection of COMFORT HAVEN FOR THE ELDERLY on July 10, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to COMFORT HAVEN FOR THE ELDERLY on July 10, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303 Maintenance and Operations (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maint..."

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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