Facility Evaluation Report
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Steve Chang conducted an unannounced Case Management - Deficiencies visit and met with Administrator (ADM) Grace Menor.
On 06/19/2024, the Department of Developmental Services conducted a semi-annual inspection at the facility. The facility was not compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
During the inspection, it was observed that staff S1 conducted tracheal suction on resident R1. S1 put on non-sterile gloves and used an unsheathed suction catheter for suction of R1. S1 cleared the catheter with saline irrigation and placed a gauze over the remaining solution in the container, then replaced the suction catheter back into the package. Suction catheter packaging and saline solution are designated for single use only. These single use items were observed reused in the facility.
The deficiency was noted during the inspection. Citation is issued today. See LIC809-D.
Exit interview was conducted with ADM. The reports were provided to ADM for signature. A copy of the reports was provided to ADM.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction