Facility Evaluation Report

On August 28, 2024 at approximately 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at IPS-Pickford Way for the purpose of conducting a Case Management-Deficiencies inspection. LPA was waiting for 20 minutes outside until the Administrator arrived. LPA was greeted outside the door by Administrator, Bonnie Gardner, and was granted access into the facility.

On August 2, 2024, the facility reported to Community Care Licensing that there was a medication error. Administrator disclosed that there was a Medication Error as it relates to ordering of the medication. Staff auditing medication did not advise that medication for a client was running low. Medication was ordered in the morning. LPA reviewed the Medication Order and confirmed that the medication is to be administered before bedtime (See LIC 809D). Administrator retrained staff on medication audits and implemented new medication checks for the facility.

Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 1 of California Regulation. Appeal rights were provided. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this signed report along with appeal rights were given to the Administrator.