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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christi Coppo arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Case Management. LPA met with Administrator (Admin) Wendy Cornejo.
On 5/28/26 LPA delivered substantiated complaint findings on complaint 21-AS-20260311115010. During investigation, it was reported to LPA that prescription zinc cream was kept in resident (R1's) bedside table for incontinence care. However, prescribed medications that may not be handled by the resident are required to be centrally stored. During investigation, LPA conducted interviews, six (6) out of eight (8) staff report that R1’s cream was stored bedside.(deficiency cited, see 809D).
On 5/22/26 CCL received an Incident report from facility indicating residents experienced a medication error. Facility reported that on 5/8/26, the facility experienced an unexpected staffing issue when a scheduled Med Tech called off for their shift. Attempts were made to secure coverage internally through the facility staffing team; however, coverage was unavailable. In order to maintain resident care and medication administration services, the community secured an agency nurse through BrightStar. On the morning of 5/9/26, the AM Med Tech identified medication count discrepancies during reconciliation, prompting an immediate audit and MAR review of the 5/8/26 PM medication pass. The audit confirmed PM medications for residents R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 were not administered. Upon discovery, Memory Care (MC) director immediately conducted a full medication cart audit and reconciliation pass to ensure no other discrepancies present. Per Admin, residents were assessed for adverse effects and monitored for any changes in condition. All required parties were notified.
Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation and the Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was given.
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