Allegations2 substantiated · 5 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 2 cited
Medical and dental careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(a)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Facility staff, except those authorized by law, shall not administer injections, but staff designated by the licensee may assist persons with self-administration as needed. This facility was found to be deficient as evidenced by facility staff designated as Med Techs were practicing hand over hand when assisting residents with Blood Glucose Checks and Insulin Pen Dialing for Self-Injection without proper documented training for these techniques posing an immediate threat to the Health, Safety, and Personal Rights of the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The facility designated representative stated that all staff designated as Med Techs will be scheduled and trained, for no less than (2) hours in duration, on the topics of hand over hand techniques when assisting residents with Blood Glucose Checks and Insulin Pen Dialing for Self-Injection. A statement of correction, along with documented proof of training, will be completed and submitted into CCL by the due date. Proof of training will include the name of the trainer, topics that were trained, and a list of the attendees.
Deadline recorded: Dec 21, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Records and plan of operationType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87208(a)(6)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Each facility shall have and maintain a current, written definitive plan of operation. The plan and related materials shall be on file in the facility and shall be submitted to the licensing agency with the license application. Any significant changes in the plan of operation which would affect the services to residents shall be submitted to the licensing agency for approval. The plan and related materials shall contain the following: Plan for training staff, as required by Section 87411(c). This facility was found to be deficient as evidenced by facility staff designated as Med Techs were practicing hand over hand when assisting residents with Blood Glucose Checks and Insulin Pen Dialing for Self-Injection without proper documented updated training for these techniques posing an immediate threat to the Health, Safety, and Personal Rights of the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The facility designated representative stated that the Program Description for this facility, specifically for Medication Assistance Procedures, will be updated to reflect the proper training for hand over hand techniques utilized by facility staff designated as Med Techs. A statement of correction, along with a copy of the updated Program Description, specifically for Medication Assistance Procedures, will be completed and submitted into CCL by the due date.
Deadline recorded: Dec 21, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.