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 LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring toxic chemicals were secrued and inaccessible to residents, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to all persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/30/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee immediately moved the accessible chemicals to a locked storage closet. Licensee will switch the doorknob of the garage door so that it can be locked and inaccessible to residents. Licensee will additionally conduct a review/retraining with staff on procedures and regulations pertaining to toxic items storage. Licensee will submit proof to LPA by POC due date of the doorknob change and proof of training/review with staff.
Background checksType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87355(e)(3)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on file review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring two (2) staff members had their background clearances associated to the facility prior to working at the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to all persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/30/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee immediately associated the two (2) staff members during LPA's visit. Licensee will conduct routine review of the roster to ensure it is up to date. Licensee will conduct review of regulation 87355 and submit proof to LPA by POC due date.