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32 | could choose and arrange transportation for medical evaluation. It is uncertain whether the licensee appropriately responded to residents requiring medical evaluation and transportation.
Prior to receiving this complaint, on 08/25/26, LPA Cava received a telephone call from the administrator, who reported that there was one resident confirmed to have scabies, with a possible two showing symptoms. LPA Cava advised the administrator to call LA county public health to notify them of a possible outbreak of scabies at the facility and to utilize universal precaution and in following the guidelines of the facility's infection control plan.
On 08/27/26, the administrator provided LPA Cava with an update. The administrator stated that as a universal precaution, she went ahead and purchased cream, to treat rashes and scabies for residents and staff. Staff has continued to sanitize linens, towels and furniture. The health department was notified of scabies, but the administrator was advised that they will not be coming out to investigate. The administrator add that she made appointments with primary physician’s and home health nurse as follow up.
On 08/28/26, another follow up with facility was made. Administrator informed licensing that 911 was called, but dispatch advised her that this incident is not an emergency situation, and to arrange a non-emergency transport instead. As advised, the administrator worked on referrals to West Coast Wound for testing and treatment for the residents. Per physician's order, if by 72 hours the resident symptoms do not improve they are to send the resident to the hospital.
On 09/10/26, additional interviews with the administrator and staff were made, and they corroborated with the timeline of events discussed pertaining to when the issue of scabies occurred to current. The situation with scabies is contained, communication with the health department will remain open for now, but they did not deem this incident as not an outbreak. Interviews with two (2) residents do not corroborate with the allegation as immediate attention was made by the administrator.
Based on the information obtained, and upon further review of this complaint, there was insufficient evidence to prove that the Facility did not prevent a scabies outbreak. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Administrator advised and a copy of this report issued. |