Facility Evaluation Report

On 7/5/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Grace Donato conducted an unannounced case management visit regarding an incident report. LPA met with Case Manager, Angie Jacob. LPA explained the purpose of today's visit.

On 7/3/24 LPA received a report regarding a staff (S1) slapped client R1 on the cheek due to R1 taking a bit of food from S1’s lunch.

LPA interviewed Staff (S2) who witnessed the incident. S2 stated that the slap S1 did was light and looks more like a tap on the cheek. R1 didn’t have any mark on the cheek. S2 mentioned that the action looked more of an initial reaction and that there was really no intention to hurt R1. S1 is currently on leave and was given a verbal warning regarding the incident.

Deficiency is being cited today as the facility did not ensure that the resident's personal rights is not violated.

A deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Due to the deficiency being a repeat violation, a civil penalty is being assessed for repeat violation of 82072(a)(3) in the amount of $250.

Report was discussed and a copy of the report & appeals rights is provided.