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32 | Regarding the use of communal soap staff interviews revealed that the bar of soap was purchased by one of the care staff for Resident #2 (R2) and used it to provide R2 bed baths. The Administrator states they typically purchase liquid soap because they think using communal bar soap is not hygienic. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 requires facilities to provide hygiene items of general use such as soap but does not specify whether the soap must be liquid, bar, or any particular form.
Regarding residents not having liquids to drink within arm’s reach. During visits conducted on 7/30/2026, 8/11/2026, and today’s visit LPA observed each resident to have a liquid drink within reach. LPA also observed the facility had multiple drink options including water, a variety of juices, coffee, tea, and soda. Residents who are able to communicate, stated that staff bring them something to drink with each meal and if they need more, they can call staff for assistance. Staff stated that they feel they are good about providing residents with something to drink throughout the day especially those that cannot communicate. They said that they cannot force the residents to drink but they encourage them to drink liquids throughout the day.
Based on all interviews conducted and documents obtained, at this time the above allegation was found to be unsubstantiated, meaning that the allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
Exit interview conducted, report signed, and report provided to the Administrator. |