Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Glenn Trueman initiated a Case Management visit to conduct a health and safety check regarding a client death reported. LPA met with Administrator Maria Zuniga and the purpose of the visit was discussed.
Licensing received a death report for Client #1 (C1) on 04/29/24. Death occurred in the facility on 04/28/24 in the morning at 6:11am.
On 4/25/24, client was sent to the hospital for losing weight and was laying in bed half way when back at the facility. Staff called paramedics. Client returned on 4/27/24 around 5pm. She passed away the following morning.
At today's visit, LPA Trueman acquired and reviewed C1's (C1) Physicians Report, Needs and Services Plan, Special Incident Report (SIR) and Death Report. Facility unable to provide Licensing death certificate at this time.
On todays visit LPA conducted a health and safety check. LPA toured the physical plant of the facility and did not observe any blocked passageways or health and safety hazards. LPA observed the food supply to have 7 days worth of non perishables and 2 days worth of perishables available. LPA observed toxins and sharps were locked and inaccessible to clients in care.
No deficiencies are being cited at this time. Facility was advised to work on acquiring a death certificate from C1's family and provide to Licensing.
Law Enforcement City of Bell Gardens Report #24-06470.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction