BROOKFIELD HOME CARE

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87355(e)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Criminal Record Clearance. (e ) All individuals subject to a criminal record review …shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance ...This requirement was not met based records and observation. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Administrator agrees to submit a statement of understanding regarding fingerprint clearance needed before staff are able to begin working at the facility.

Deadline recorded: Feb 7, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87355(e)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Criminal Record Clearance. (e )All individuals subject to a criminal record review …shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance ...This requirement was not met based records and statements. This posed a risk to residents.

Official plan of correction

Staff are not working until clearance is approved. Licensee will submit a backup staffing plan and new LIC 500 by the POC date of 10/26

Deadline recorded: Oct 26, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87412(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. This requirement was not met based on statements and records. This posed a potential risk

Official plan of correction

Licensee will submit a statement of understanding and intent to follow this requirement by the POC date of 11/2/23.

Deadline recorded: Nov 2, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

1569.312(d)

Regulation authority

HSC

What the official deficiency says

Basic services requirements. Every facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services: (d) Being aware of the resident's general whereabouts, ... This requirement was not met based on statements and observation that R1 had known overnight sleeplessness and that R1 was able to leave unobserved. This posed an immediate risk to R1.

Official plan of correction

Licensee has repaired the existing door alarms. Licensee will submit the plan to upgrade their door alarms and additional measures for overnight supervision to ccl by the POC date of 10/24/23.

Deadline recorded: Oct 24, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87202(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State FIre Marshall. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: A bed found in the garage was used for sleeping and a bed found in a closet was also used for sleeping by staff. These areas are not fire cleared. Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation Licensee failed to ensure staff sleep in areas cleared by fire inspectors which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 04/28/2022 Plan of Correction Areas not cleared for sleeping in shall not be used for sleeping. ***CLEARED DURING VISIT. ALL BEDS WERE REMOVED AND THE LICENSEE STATED SHE WILL NOT USE THEM UNLESS SHE HAS A PERMIT AND FIRE CLEARANCE.***

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87470(c)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Infection Control Requirements. An Infection Control Plan shall be developed by the licensee and shall be included in teh Plan of Operation as required by Section 87208 This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in There are no daily screening logs for staff and residents for signs of infection, and staff needed reminding to wear masks and the visitor log was not complete by lacking symptom screening. which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/27/2022 Plan of Correction Licensee shall submit in writing how she shall ensure there are logs for daily symptom screeng for staff and residents, ensuring staff wear masks at all times, and the visitor log is complete.