Park Vista at Morningside

Allegation investigated: Facility does not follow resident's proper diet

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre made an unannounced visit to follow up on complaint investigation. LPA discussed purpose of the visit and allegations with Assisted Living Director Jessica Todd. The department investigated this complaint and investigation consisted of interviews and documentation. Investigation revealed that Resident (R1) was a resident in facility's Skilled Nursing Facility not Assisted Living. Resident was present in Park Vista's Skilled Nursing from 10/18/22 to 10/29/22. Park Vista's Skilled Nursing is an entity of California Department of Public Health. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging facility does not follow resident's proper diet. We have found that the complaint was UNFOUNDED, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted with Assistant Living Director and a copy of report was provided to facility. ***THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT*** Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 15, 2022 · control 22-AS-20221027143753

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA met with Executive Director Christopher Oakeson and stated the purpose of this visit. The facility is a two-level structure licensed for Eighty-Five non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for ten. Ten may be bedridden. This facility offers Residential Care for the Elderly/Dementia. Facility is divided by Assisted Living and Memory Care. At about 12:32 pm LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed residents in care and staff members on duty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. Resident rooms were selected at random for inspection. Resident rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Resident rooms did have private restrooms. Resident restrooms were observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured between 111.5 – 117.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA was informed that fire alarms and carbon monoxide alarms were being repaired during the inspection. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and operational. Kitchen was in good repair and in a separate room cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. Facility also had activity rooms, a beauty salon, dining rooms and libraries all of which were in good repair. Medications were kept locked in a medication room. For the exterior portion, facility had an outside patio with furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA Tapia reviewed the COVID 19 mitigation plan and Emergency Disaster plan of the facility. LPA made Executive Director aware of upcoming annual fees due in November. LPA discussed Assembly Bill 665 that requires a licensee of any adult care residential facility that has internet service to provide at least one internet access device, such as a computer, smart phone, tablet or other device, that: can support real-time interactive applications; is equipped with video conferencing technology, including microphone and camera functions; and is dedicated for client or resident use. For this visit, no deficiency was noted in areas observed. LPA Tapia conducted an exit interview with Executive Director Christopher Oakeson and copy of this report was explained and left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 17, 2022

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kathrina Chin made an unannounced site visit as a follow up to a case management- incident., LPA, Kathrina Chin met with Chris Oakeson, Executive Director and Jessica Todd, Assisted Living Director regarding a self reported incident which occurred on February 11, 2022. LPA, Kathrina Chin returned to the facility and was informed that the forensic test results was negative. On 2/11/2022, resident 1 who resides in the Memory Care Unit, needed urinary testing due to possible UTI. The results came back the same day and indicated an unusual finding. Staff 1 was immediately suspended and no longer working at the facility. The facility submitted both an unusual incident report and SOC 341 Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse to the licensing office. LPA did not observe a deficiency during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 2, 2022

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kathrina Chin made an unannounced site visit as a follow up to a case management- incident. LPA Chin identified herself and LPA spoke Richard Nordsiek, Executive Director and Jessica Todd, Assisted Living Director regarding a self reported incident which occurred on February 11, 2022. On 2/11/2022, resident 1 who resides in the Memory Care Unit, needed urinary testing due to possible UTI. The results came back the same day and indicated an unusual finding. A second urinary test was conducted with contradictory results. Forensic testing was conducted and the results are still pending. Staff 1 was immediately suspended and is currently not working at the facility. The facility submitted both an unusual incident report and SOC 341 Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse to the licensing office. LPA interviewed resident 1. No deficiency cited this review as per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 22, 2022

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathrina Chin conducted an unannounced required annual inspection in this facility. LPA met with Haidy Andrawes, Administrator and stated the purpose of this visit. LPA Chin was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. Facility has 63 residents in care and staff members on the floor. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair; and provided with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Hot water was measured at 112-112.2 F degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food stock requirements. Medications, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher were mounted and charged. For the exterior portion, facility had patio furniture in good repair, and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plans. Facility has back-up emergency food and water supply as well as PPE supplies. LPA Chin reviewed the COVID 19 mitigation plan of the facility. For this visit, the facility was observed to be in substantial compliance with Title 22 ,Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA Chin conducted an exit interview with Haidy Andrawes, Administrator and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 29, 2021