PRS - Southpointe Retreat

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

9/26/2023 09:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Knight arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with administrator Mendee Harrong and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Knight and the administrator toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of clients in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to four (4) client rooms, common areas, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. Staff and resident files were reviewed. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. Administrator certificate is current. There is a schedule of recreational activities planned for the clients. Bedding, linens, and towels for clients were observed and found to be clean and in good repair. There is an adequate supply of toiletries for the clients. Medication is locked in a cabinet. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. Hot water measured between 105 – 120 degrees F. Common area was clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. Bathrooms were clean and in good repair. Kitchen was clean and in good repair. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. Fire extinguishers fully charged and were inspected in July 2023. Smoke detectors are all operational. No pools/bodies of water are on premises. No firearms are on premises. Last disaster drill was conducted in March 2023 which was an active shooter drill, the facility has been conducting fire drills monthly. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today’s inspection. Technical assistance was provided. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to administrator Mendee Harrong.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 26, 2023

Allegation investigated: Staff pushed a resident while in care - UNSUBSTANTIATED

/18/2023 09:30 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA)s Rebecca Knight and Sarah Benson made an unannounced visit to the facility and met with administrator Laurie Schlottman. The purpose of this visit was to deliver the results of a complaint investigation. Prior to initiating the visit, LPAs self-screened for symptoms of COVID-19 infection, and ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility. During the course of the investigation the administrator, 1 client, and 3 staff were interviewed. LPA reviewed the following documents: related incident reports, Physician’s report, Admission Agreement, IPP for 1 client, staff list with telephone numbers, client list, police report. Continued on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Staff pushed a resident while in care - UNSUBSTANTIATED LPA reviewed a report from Red Bluff Police Department dated 3/15/2023. The report stated that an officer was dispatched to the facility responding to a call. During the visit Client 1 (C1) was unable to provide the officer with any details. The facility administrator provided the officer with detail of an incident that was reported in November 2022 in which C1 claimed that Staff 1 (S1) had pushed C1 down. The investigating officer then referenced another police report dated November 27, 2022, in which C1 had claimed that S1 had pushed C1 to the ground during an argument over the hallway light being on. During the argument C1 called the Red Bluff Police Department who responded to the facility. While officers were on scene, C1 acted as if they had been pushed, and fell to the ground and began faking a seizure. When medical arrived, they stated that C1 appeared to be faking the seizure but took C1 to the hospital to be checkout out. This incident was unfounded by the visiting officer. 2 of 3 staff stated that Client 1 (C1) got into an argument with Staff 1 (S1) about the light being off. 2 of 3 staff stated that C1 called the police. 1 of 3 staff stated that C1 had a seizure in front of the police officer. 1 of 3 staff stated that C1 faked a seizure in front of the police officer. Client 1 stated they had a seizure quite a bit ago, C1 could not recall the name of the staff they thought had pushed them. Administrator stated In November 2022 C1 got upset because staff turned off the hall light. C1 called 911. Staff 1 told the administrator later that C1 had fell to the ground and had a seizure while talking to the police officer in the facility. 911 was called, it was reported as a medical incident. C1 recently made the allegation during a ZOOM call with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was provided to administrator Laurie Schlottman.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 18, 2023 · control 59-AS-20230315160237

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

10/26/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the infection control domain. Laurie Schlottman arrived to assist with the visit. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, 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; contacted administrator and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: Surgical Mask, gloves. Additionally, LPA was screened by care staff. LPA and Ms. Schlottman toured facility together to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA and the administrator completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time. LPA and Ms. Schlottman discussed that the Administrator for this home will be updated. Ms. Schlottman will also check with local fire department for allowable door holding mechanisms for the fire door in the home. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Technical assistance was provided. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was given to administrator Laurie Schlottman.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 26, 2022

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

08/19/2021 12:50 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Knight arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the infection control domain. LPA met with administrator Laurie Schlottman and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, 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; contacted administrator and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: Surgical Mask, gloves. Additionally, LPA Knight was screened by Lisa Dixon, care staff. LPA Knight and Ms. Schlottman toured facility together to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA Knight and the administrator completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Technical assistance was provided. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was given to administrator Laurie Schlottman.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2021

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.