Inspection Reports for Apostol Care Home ARCH

94-1244 Hinaea Street, Waipahu, HI 96797, HI, 96797

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on July 2, 2024, found a deficiency related to medication storage, where medication for one resident was unlocked in the refrigerator, which the facility promptly corrected. Earlier inspections showed similar medication security issues and documentation deficiencies, including unsecured medications in the first aid kit and incomplete licensing and resident records. Inspectors cited medication storage and documentation as recurring themes across reports. No fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints were listed in the available reports. The pattern suggests ongoing attention to medication security and recordkeeping, with some improvements in corrective actions over time.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

75% better than Hawaii average
Hawaii average: 8.1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2023
2024

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 2, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the facility's annual survey to assess compliance with state regulations.

Findings
The inspection found a deficiency related to medication storage: medication for Resident #4 was unlocked in the refrigerator, violating proper storage requirements. The facility corrected the deficiency by removing the medications and storing them in a properly labeled, separate locked container and transferred them to another refrigerator.

Deficiencies (1)
Medication unlocked in refrigerator for Resident #4.
Report Facts
Completion date for correction: Jul 1, 2024 Completion date for future plan: Jul 3, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edwin C. ApostolLicensee/AdministratorSigned the plan of correction

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 11, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the annual survey for Apostol Care Home to assess compliance with state licensing regulations.

Findings
The inspection found that Neosporin antibiotic cream and Benadryl itch stopping cream were unsecured in the facility's First Aid kit, which violated medication security procedures.

Deficiencies (1)
Observed 'Neosporin' antibiotic cream and 'Benadryl' itch stopping cream unsecured in facility's First Aid kit.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jul 7, 2022

Visit Reason
Annual inspection of Apostol Care Home to assess compliance with licensing requirements and regulations.

Findings
Deficiencies were found related to licensing documentation, medication administration records, physical examination records, and improper use of correction tape/liquid on resident records. Plans of correction were submitted addressing fingerprinting, documentation of no felony or abuse convictions, medication availability and recording, and ensuring accurate level of care evaluations.

Deficiencies (4)
No documented evidence of no current or prior felony or abuse convictions in a court of law for Primary Care Giver, Substitute Care Givers, and House Hold Member.
Medication ordered for Resident #1 was not listed on resident's medication administration record (MAR).
Level of care evaluations for Residents #3 and #5 did not meet criteria for residency at the facility.
Observed usage of white correction tape and white correction liquid on resident records and facility's Fire Drill Log.
Report Facts
Inspection Date: Jul 7, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Edwin C. ApostolLicensee/AdministratorSigned plan of correction and document

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