Complaint Investigation Report

336425854-7-10-2024-18-AS-TDAN-D79T58-20240717142508

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

RIVERSIDE ASC , 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on

07/02/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Janira Arreola

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 18-AS-20240702114314

Staff are predispensing resident medication a week in advance

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility in order to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Licensee, Esta Hobbs who was informed of the purpose of the visit. During the visit, LPA conducted interviews, conducted a walk through, and conducted records reviews.

It was alleged that staff prepare medication (1) week in advanced for the facility residents. LPA conducted a walk through and inspection of the resident medications and observed medication cups with medications prepoured ahead of time for bedtime. Therefore the allegation is substantiated. Based on LPA’s observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, are being cited on the attached LIC 9099 D. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided.