VALLE VERDE CARE HOME II

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87309(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 04/25/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee shall submit a proof of replaced lock for the cabinet to LPA by the POC date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87309(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a broken lock on a cabinet under the kitchen sink which had chemicals, Lysol and cascade and laundry detergent in an unlocked garage which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/03/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to repair the lock and keep all chemicals locked at all times. Administrator will repair or replace lock and lock the laundry detergents in a cabinet and submit photos to CCLD by POC date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87465(h)(2)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having unlocked medication in an unlocked drawer located in the kitchen and residents rooms which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/03/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator will repair or replace the lock on the drawer in the kitchen and removed the medication from residents bedroom. Administrator will submit pictures to CCLD by POC date.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87303(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(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 is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having paint, commode, branches, walker, sm table, 2 recliners, plastic drawers, shopping cart, kayak boat and a freezer located in the front, back and side yard which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/24/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to haul away the paint, commode, branches, walker, sm table, 2 recliners, plastic drawers, shopping cart, kayak boat and a freezer from the back, side and front yard. Administrator will provide photo copies to CCLD no later then the POC date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87555(b)(23)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

GENERAL FOOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (b) The following food service requirements shall apply:(23) All readily perishable foods ..capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth of micro-organisms which can cause food infections...shall be stored in covered containers at appropriate temperatures. This requirements is not met as evidenced by: based on LPAs observation, Licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above. LPAs observed fresh eggs were being stored inside the food pantry which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

Definciency cleared during visit. LPAs observed staff discarded eggs inside trash bin. In addition, Administrator will review regulation and conduct in-service training with staff and submit a copy of training agenda with staff signatures to CCL by 5/20/22.

Deadline recorded: May 14, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87555(b)(28)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (28) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately upon discovery. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having eight jars/cans of expired foods which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 03/23/2022 Plan of Correction Facility will submit photos showing they have checked all the foods in the pantry and thrown away all expired foods by POC date