Everett Forest

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Angelo Galasinao, Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). License capacity of (6) with a current census of (6) residents. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: LPA inspected the facility inside and out. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature. Facility has no outdoor bodies of water. Facility backyard is enclosed with self-latching gates and covered patio is sufficient for outdoor resident activities. LPA inspected the kitchen. The refrigerator and freezer are operating in a healthful manner. Hot water temperature is maintained at 105 degrees F. Facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food supply for residents in care. Facility has sufficient cups, plates, and utensils for residents use. Facility food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. LPA inspected resident bedrooms. Bedrooms are equipped with beds, bed linen, nightstands, chairs, storage space, and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected resident bathrooms. Bathrooms are equipment with non-skid mats and grab rails. The hot water temperature in bathrooms tested between 106 and 107 degrees F. LPA observed the facility is equipped with operating carbon monoxide alarms and telephone service. LPA observed the following posted in a common area: Licensing complaint contact, Ombudsman contact, disaster and evacuation plan. A fire drill was conducted on 9/4/23. Facility has a complete first aid kit. Facility has sufficient linen, emergency supplies, and personal hygiene products for clients. Sharps, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and toxins are kept in a locked cabinet. LPA observed resident medications are kept in a locked cabinet inaccessible to residents in care. All medications are labeled and administered as prescribed. All staff files reviewed had first aid certifications, fingerprint clearances/exemptions, health screenings, training, and personnel records. All residents files reviewed had admissions agreements, physician's reports, preadmission assessments, and emergency contacts. An exit interview was conducted, where this report was discussed and a copy of report with appeal rights was provided to the Administrator at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 5, 2023

Allegation investigated: Unqualified staff caring for residents Unqualified staff dispensing medication Facility is not clean

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javier Prieto arrived to the facility to conduct a complaint investigation regarding allegations that unqualified staff caring for residents, unqualified staff dispensing medication and facility is not clean. LPA Prieto met with administrator Angelo Galasinao and discuss the details of the allegations made against the facility. Mr. Galasinao stated that he is the administrator with a current administrator certificate. Training that involves in obtaining such certificate includes dispensing medication and direct care for residents. Mr Galasinao was able to produce training documents related to these allegations and supplied LPA with copies. LPA Prieto toured the facility and found it to be clean and free from clutter and foul odors. Based on the information obtained there is not enough evidence that unqualified staff caring for residents, unqualified staff dispensing medication and facility is not clean. Therefore, the allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 10, 2022 · control 18-AS-20220304104105

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) Javier Prieto made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection with an emphasis on infection control. LPA met with Rosalinda "Rose" Galasinao and explained the purpose of the visit. There are currently no cases of COVID-19 within the facility. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and made observations pertaining to the facility's infection control measures. LPA observed proper signs throughout the facility, sufficient hand hygiene supplies, sufficient cleaning and disinfecting provisions, and proper use of face coverings. The facility has a designated infection control lead person who has been tasked with tracking all COVID-19 cases and/or suspected cases, ensuring PPE supplies are maintained, cleaning and disinfection provisions are in adequate quantities, and that staff are trained in the proper use and disposal of PPE and overall infection control. The facility has a plan in place which follows Community Care Licensing guidelines for when and how long to test staff and residents for COVID-19, when and how to isolate/quarantine residents, and when to schedule cleaning and disinfection times of high traffic and frequently touched areas. The facility also has a plan in place to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition and to subsequently notify the resident's physician and to notify all emergency agencies in the event of any COVID-19 related and/or suspected illnesses. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code or Regulations. An exit interview to review this report was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 20, 2021