Redwood Senior Care

Type of visit: Case Management - Incident

On 10/04/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarena Keosavang arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Case Management- Incident to obtain information regarding an incident that occurred at the facility on 09/21/2023. LPA met with administrator, Christine Smeu, and explained the purpose of the visit. The Case Management visit is in response to an incident report and Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse (SOC 341) that was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCLD). Incident report indicates, resident (R1) arrived at the facility after being discharged from the hospital with responsible party (RP). RP asked staff (S1) to assist R1 with transfer. S1 refused due to inability to lift. RP assisted R1 with transfer from bed to chair. RP notified administrator that RP witnessed S1 yelling at resident (R2) in care. The facility conducted an internal investigation and S1 was asked to take a leave of absence from direct patient care. Community Care Licensing and Long Term Care Ombudsman were notified. On 09/21/2023, LPA Keosavang received a telephone call from acting administrator, Ingrid Smeu. Acting administrator reported the incident via telephone. LPA advised to provide training to all staff. Training on elder and dependent adult abuse and communication considerations when caring for person with Dementia were completed by all staff. The facility submitted training for review on 09/28/2023. At this time, deficiencies are not being cited. An exit interview conducted and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 4, 2023

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarena Keosavang arrived at the facility unannounced on 4/26/2023 to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the inspection tool. LPA met with Administrator, Christine Smeu, and explained the purpose of the visit. At 9:35 AM, LPA and administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, six (6) residents bedrooms, (3) full bathrooms, four (4) half bathrooms, kitchen, garage and backyard. LPA observed required furniture, and lighting throughout the residents' bedrooms and facility. LPA observed residents' bathrooms to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA observed food supplies of non-perishables for a minimum of one (1) week and perishable foods for a minimum of two (2) days. Toxic and cleaning supplies locked and is inaccessible to residents in care. The hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. First aid kit was completed. LPA observed fire detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to be in working order. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/16/2022. LPA observed medications to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed required Licensing posters posted throughout the facility. At 9:50 AM, LPA reviewed a total of three (3) resident files. Resident files contain signed admission agreements, physician's reports, identification sheets, releases, and resident's rights. Medications are centrally stored, locked, and appear to be given per doctor order. LPA compared medications to those being given for three (3) residents and found no discrepancies. Facility is correctly using the Medication Administration Records (MAR). LPA reviewed a total of one (1) staff record. Staff has training in medications, first aid and CPR, and other various areas of care provision. LPA requested for administrator to submit documents listed below to Community Care Licensing. LIC 500 LIC 308 Administrator Certificate Updated LLC Statement of Information No deficiencies are being cited. Exit interview conducted and copy of report left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 26, 2023

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Muscan and K. Hiratsuka arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual visit using the infection control tool visit. LPA met with Facility Administrator, Christine Smeu and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. LPA ensured they used hand sanitizer shortly after entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask. Additionally, LPA was screened by Caregiver. LPA and Administrator toured facility together to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, common outdoor areas and common restrooms. Facility has a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable amount of food. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA and Administrator completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time. Facility has 5 residents. Administrator agrees to send in LIC500 Facility Personnel or staff schedule; LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility; and liability insurance. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Exit interview conducted and copy of report left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 17, 2022