Hazardous items and storageType A
- 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 in having unlocked scissors with a red handle unlocked in the kitchen drawer along with a lime green KingsFord lighter. LPA also observed that the storage area for the washer and dryer was unlocked and being secured with a soft tie. Inside was unlocked disinfectants and Solutions (Windex, Lysol Toilet bowl cleaner, Soft Scrub with bleach, and Commercial Grade Floor Cleaner and Conditioner) which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/21/2025 Plan of Correction Facility locked away dangerous items POC Clear.
Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- 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 in having unlocked caregiver room with Inside immediately upon entry LPA observed Unlocked Aleve liquid gels, Medicated Ointment, and Chlorhexidine Gluconate .12% which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 11/21/2025 Plan of Correction Facility locked the caregiver room POC clear.