BEST ELDER CARE

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87303(d)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(d) There shall be lamps or light appropriate for the use of each room and sufficient to ensure the comfort and safety of all persons in the facility. 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 2 out of 2 objects which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 10/29/2024 Plan of Correction Licensee will ensure that proper lighting is available both in resident's rooms and bathrooms.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87705(k)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(k) The following initial and continuing requirements must be met for the licensee to utilize delayed egress devices on exterior doors or perimeter fence gates: 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 one out of one objects which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 10/29/2024 Plan of Correction Licensee will ensure that the one door lock is fixed and is properly functioning.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87355(e)(2)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or... 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 request a transfer of a criminal record clearances for two(2) staff which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

The administrator will remove staff #1 (S1) and Staff #2 (S2) and not allow them to return to the facility until association or requested transfer is complete. The adminsitrator will submit an updated LIC500 and a screen grap of the facility roster on Guardian by POC due date 09/04/2024.

Deadline recorded: Sep 4, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87468.1(a)(3)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S2 confirmed they took R1's walker to teach to them a lesson which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

The Administrator will conduct in service training on the cited regulation 87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities and provide a staff sign in sheet by POC due date 09/04/2024 and provide copy to LPA.

Deadline recorded: Sep 4, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87468(a)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities-To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted it was revealed that S2 engaged in an argument with R1 and S2 confirms their voice was " a little bit loud " , which posed a personal rights violation to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

The Administrator will have in service training for how their staff are required to de-escalate a situation with a resident. Administrator will provide a copy of the sign in sheet and the training material used. POC due date 09/20/2024 and provide copy to LPA.

Deadline recorded: Sep 20, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87470(c)(1)(F)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87470(c) Infection Control Requirements shall be developed by the licensee... (1) The Infection Control Plan shall include: (F) Staff shall demonstrate knowledge... appropriate to the job assigned and... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on an interview with the Administrator, the licensee/administrator stated that during a previous visit conducted by the credible witness, staff did not comply with the section cited above by not wearing masks, which poses and immediate Health and Safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee/Administrator agreed to provide in house training with all staff regarding Infection Control Requirements and COVID Protocol. A written statement signed by all staff regarding such training shall be emailed to LPA no later than 09/24/22.

Deadline recorded: Sep 24, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87217(g)(B)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87217 Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal Property, and Valuables: (g) Each licensee shall maintain... accurate records of cash resources... including, but not limited to...: (B) An acceptable receipt where purchases are made for the resident, from his account, is the store receipt. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not maintain accurate records of cash resources and receipts which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

The Administrator will review Section 87217 (g)(B) and will inform in writing explaining how they will ensure to follow Title 22 Regulations with regards to maintaining adequate safeguards and accurate records of cash resources, i.e,. store receipts.

Deadline recorded: Aug 22, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.