Caring Partners

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/07/23 at 8:10 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual/Required inspection to Caring Partners Inc. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by Direct Support Professional (DSP) Sonny Mica who contacted the Administrator, Edgardo Francisco. The Administrator arrived at 8:35 a.m., and LPA explained the reason for the visit. The House Manager Teresita Llamas arrived at 8:50 a.m., and LPA explained the reason for the visit. This home is licensed to serve (6) residents. The facility is approved to have (4) non-Ambulatory and (2) Ambulatory residents aged 60 and above. The home is vendorized through Harbor Regional Center. There were (3) residents in care during the time of this visit. The last emergency disaster/fire drill was conducted on 3/10/2023. The Administrator Certificate expires on 4/27/2025 #6025870740. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (3) staff files, (3) resident files, medications, and medication administration records for (3) residents and P&I. This home contains 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, Family room with covered fireplace, kitchen, dining room and an attached garage. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator and House Manager and observed all (4) resident bedrooms, contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The three bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin, and water faucet, walk in shower with grab bar, shower chair, bathmat or nonskid material. The temperature measured at 117.6 – 118.0 degrees F. The smoke detectors were battery operated, tested and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located in the kitchen, tested, and functioning properly. There were (1) fire extinguisher located in kitchen and garage, fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans. The knives were secured in a kitchen cabinet. The cleaning agents and toxins was locked underneath the kitchen sink. The pantry was well stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines. Walls and floors, cabinets and counters were clean and sanitary throughout the home. (Report continued on LIC809C.) The outdoor grounds were toured and inspected, and the patio was well maintained with a shaded seating area accessible for resident use. The garage contained a working washer and dryer, extra food, storage supplies and PPE supplies. Exit interview conducted with Edgardo Francisco, Administrator and Teresita Liamas, House Manager, a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 7, 2023

Allegation investigated: Staff neglect led to resident sustaining multiple pressure injuries Resident sustained multiple UTIs while in cares.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Wong conducted an unannounced complaint investigation regarding the above allegations. LPA Wong met with DSP Karla Serrano and explained the reason of the visit and shortly after, the administrator Ed Francisco arrived. On today's visit, LPA Wong conducted a health and safety check and reviewed residents' roster. LPA also toured physical plant with Karla, and toured all four residetns' rooms and observed three residetents (R2-R4) in the faciltiy. LPA also interviewed staff#1 (S1) in the facility and administrator via phone. Due to the facility is affliated with Regional Center and LPA also interviewed the Quality Assurance (QA) and confirmed that Resident#1 (R1) did not reside in the faciltiy. LPA also spoke to the Reporting Party (RP) and confirmed R1 did not resident at tha above facility. (See LIC 9099C for continuation) Unfounded Based on interview and document reviewed, Resident #1 (R1) did not reside at this facility. We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint. An exit interiew conducted and a copy of the report was provided to Administrator Ed Franciscothe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 1, 2022 · control 28-AS-20221130130601

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Sicairos conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Infection Control Evaluation Tool. LPA met with Staff Ronald Dino and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Ed Francisco arrived shortly thereafter. Physical Plant was toured, medications were reviewed, and food supply was inspected. The following was observed/inspected: LPA and toured the home and inspected (4) resident bedrooms, (3) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, and attached garage. The front and backyard are well maintained and there are no pools or large bodies of water. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. The water temperature was tested in bathroom #1 in the hallway and measured at 109.1F which is within the required 105F - 120F degrees. Grab bars and non-skid mats were observed in the bathrooms. Resident bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Resident beds have the required linen and the linen is in good condition. Smoke detectors were observed throughout the facility and were tested and operable during the visit. There is a carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway of the home. There is a fire extinguisher located near the kitchen which is fully charged. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Sharps are locked in a kitchen drawer and are inaccessible to residents. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are locked under the sink and are inaccessible to the residents. First Aid kit was fully stocked with current manual. Signs are posted throughout the facility to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing. Staff were observed wearing masks and screening visitors at entry. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods were observed. (4) out of the (4) resident medications were reviewed. Medications are centrally stored in a kitchen cabinet. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. Staff and Resident files were not reviewed during today's visit. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 22, 2022