Print Inspection: RL004092

OAR 411-054-0050(1-5) Infection Prevention & Control (Amended 03/18/2022)(1) Facilities must establish and maintain infection prevention and control protocols to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment. This includes protocols to prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases.(2) Each facility must designate an individual to be the facility ' s "Infection Control Specialist" responsible for carrying out the infection prevention and control protocols and serving as the primary point of contact for the Department regarding disease outbreaks. The Infection Control Specialist must:(a) Be qualified by education, training and experience or certification; and(b) Complete specialized training in infection prevention and control protocols within three months of being designated under this paragraph, unless the designee has received the specialized training within the 24-month period prior to the time of the designation. The Department will describe trainings that will be acceptable to meet the specialized training requirement in rule, by January 1, 2022.(3) Each facility must establish infection prevention and control protocols and have an Infection Control Specialist, trained as required in this rule, by July 1, 2022.(4) Facilities must comply with masking requirements as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1011 or, if applicable, OAR 437-001-0744, to control the spread of COVID-19.(5) Facilities must comply with vaccination requirements for COVID-19 as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1010.Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070, 443.004, 443.012, 443.450Stats. Implemented: ORS 443.004, 443.400-443.455, 443.991 This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain infection prevention and control protocols to provide a safe and sanitary environment for 1 of 1 sampled resident (# 2) during ADL care and multiple unsampled residents during meal service. Findings include, but are not limited to: a. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in 02/2025 with diagnoses including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis and chronic pain syndrome. During interviews and observations from 04/28/25 through 04/29/25, Resident 2 was noted to require a two-person assist for incontinence care and for transfers with a mechanical lift. During an ADL observation on 04/29/25 at 12:50 pm the following was noted: * Two staff donned gloves, transferred the resident via mechanical lift to the bed and assisted the resident with incontinence care which included cueing, wiping and clothing adjustment; * Two staff rolled the resident side to side to provide assistance with removal of a soiled incontinence brief; * One staff provided perineal care, then proceeded to remove one glove, and applied barrier cream with the ungloved hand to the resident’s coccyx area. After having applied the barrier cream, the staff member donned the same glove. Staff then touched a clean incontinence brief, socks, pants, sling for mechanical lift and the lift itself and repositioned the resident using the soiled gloves; and * The staff members removed the soiled gloves and were not observed to have performed hand hygiene before resuming duties. b. Lunch service on the RCF and MCC were observed on 04/29/25 and 04/30/25. * Universal care staff were observed serving meals, pouring beverages and touching residents without performing hand washing and did not wear a protective barrier over potentially contaminated clothing. Maintaining effective infection prevention and control while providing ADL care and meal service was reviewed with Staff 1 (Administrator), Staff 2 (Assistant Administrator-SNC), and Staff 6 (Specific Needs Director of Health Services) on 05/01/25. They acknowledged the findings.

A) 1) Proper peri-care procedure inservice given to all current care staff immediately on 4/30/2025. 2) As part of the onboarding process and competency checklist, designated clinical managers to ensure return demonstration on perineal care procedures prior to care staff being independent of a trainer. 3) Director of Health Services to ensure all current staff understand and show demonstration of proper perineal care procedures. Executive Director to monitor and evaluate that all current staff have been trained on perineal care and that all new staff have documented evidence that they had a designated clinical manger sign off that they were competent in proper perineal care procedures and standards. 3) Executive Director to monitor and evaluate this correction over the next 30 days per Sapphire CQI policy and monthly thereafter as part of our quality assurance program. B) 1) All staff were immediately in-serviced on proper apron use for serving meals in the dining room on 4/30/2025. Aprons for staff were purchased on 4/28/2025. System is in place on storage and usage of aprons. All staff were using appropriately in dining areas by 5/1/2025. 2) New staff will be educated in apron use ongoing as part of the onboarding process. 3) Admin and dietary manager will be responsible for oversight. 4) System will be monitored for the next 30 days per Sapphire CQI policy and monthly thereafter as part of our quality assurance program.

OAR 411-054-0050(1-5) Infection Prevention & Control (Amended 03/18/2022)(1) Facilities must establish and maintain infection prevention and control protocols to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment. This includes protocols to prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases.(2) Each facility must designate an individual to be the facility ' s "Infection Control Specialist" responsible for carrying out the infection prevention and control protocols and serving as the primary point of contact for the Department regarding disease outbreaks. The Infection Control Specialist must:(a) Be qualified by education, training and experience or certification; and(b) Complete specialized training in infection prevention and control protocols within three months of being designated under this paragraph, unless the designee has received the specialized training within the 24-month period prior to the time of the designation. The Department will describe trainings that will be acceptable to meet the specialized training requirement in rule, by January 1, 2022.(3) Each facility must establish infection prevention and control protocols and have an Infection Control Specialist, trained as required in this rule, by July 1, 2022.(4) Facilities must comply with masking requirements as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1011 or, if applicable, OAR 437-001-0744, to control the spread of COVID-19.(5) Facilities must comply with vaccination requirements for COVID-19 as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1010.Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070, 443.004, 443.012, 443.450Stats. Implemented: ORS 443.004, 443.400-443.455, 443.991 This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain infection prevention and control protocols for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#s 2 and 4) dependent on staff for ADL care. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to: 1. Resident 4 moved into the MCC in 09/2023 with diagnoses including vascular dementia and heart failure. Observations of the resident and interviews with staff on 07/10/25 revealed Resident 4 relied on staff for incontinence care. On 07/10/25 at 11:43 am, Staff 14 (CG) and Staff 16 (CG) donned gloves to provide ADL care for Resident 4. They used a sit-to-stand lift to transfer Resident 4 from his/her wheelchair to the toilet. Staff 16 pulled down Resident 4’s pants and incontinence brief before s/he was lowered to the toilet. After toileting, Staff 16 cleaned Resident 4’s perineal area. Without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene, Staff 16 used the mechanical lift to assist the resident to stand and pulled up his/her incontinence brief and pants. Staff 16 then removed the soiled gloves and washed his/her hands in the sink before assisting Staff 14 with returning Resident 4 to his/her wheelchair. Both CGs performed hand hygiene before they left the room. The need to ensure infection prevention and control protocols were maintained to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment was reviewed on 07/10/25 at 1:10 pm with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 27 (Operations Support for Special Needs Contract). They acknowledged the findings. 2. Resident 2 moved into the facility in 2023 with diagnoses including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis. Observations and interviews with staff during the survey identified Resident 2 relied on two staff for transfers and incontinence care needs. With permission from the resident on 07/10/25 at 11:46 am, Staff 25 (CG) and Staff 26 (CG) were observed providing ADL assistance with transfers and incontinence care. Staff 25 and Staff 26 transferred the resident from wheelchair to bed via mechanical lift. The CGs repositioned the resident in bed using the mechanical lift sling, adjusted the resident’s clothing and soiled brief, and cleaned the resident’s perineal area using disposable wipes. Staff 26 removed the soiled wipes and brief and placed them into a trash bag. Staff 25 and Staff 26 then repositioned the resident, placed the clean brief, adjusted the resident’s clothing, and transferred the resident from the bed to wheelchair. The staff touched the resident’s bare skin, clothing, bedding, mechanical lift sling, mechanical lift, and wheelchair without performing hand hygiene or changing gloves between tasks. Both staff doffed gloves and performed hand hygiene after assisting Resident 2 with the transfer into his/her wheelchair. The need to establish and maintain effective infection prevention and control protocols was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 27 (Operations Support for Specific Needs Contract) on 07/10/25 at 1:50 pm. They acknowledged the findings.

1. The community will retrain all staff members on infection prevention and control protocols. Peri-care training requiring a return demonstration will be provided to direct care staff. Return demonstration on handwashing to be completed by direct care staff. 2. Designated managers will conduct random peri-care audit observations to ensure that staff are following the correct procedures when providing peri-care to residents. 3. Infection control practices will be reviewed twice weekly with return demonstration to ensure proper peri-care glove use and hand hygiene practices. 4. The Executive Director, SNC Program Administrator, and Director of Health Services will monitor and evaluate the progress of this plan of correction.

OAR 411-054-0050(1-5) Infection Prevention & Control (Amended 03/18/2022)(1) Facilities must establish and maintain infection prevention and control protocols to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment. This includes protocols to prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases.(2) Each facility must designate an individual to be the facility ' s "Infection Control Specialist" responsible for carrying out the infection prevention and control protocols and serving as the primary point of contact for the Department regarding disease outbreaks. The Infection Control Specialist must:(a) Be qualified by education, training and experience or certification; and(b) Complete specialized training in infection prevention and control protocols within three months of being designated under this paragraph, unless the designee has received the specialized training within the 24-month period prior to the time of the designation. The Department will describe trainings that will be acceptable to meet the specialized training requirement in rule, by January 1, 2022.(3) Each facility must establish infection prevention and control protocols and have an Infection Control Specialist, trained as required in this rule, by July 1, 2022.(4) Facilities must comply with masking requirements as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1011 or, if applicable, OAR 437-001-0744, to control the spread of COVID-19.(5) Facilities must comply with vaccination requirements for COVID-19 as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1010.Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070, 443.004, 443.012, 443.450Stats. Implemented: ORS 443.004, 443.400-443.455, 443.991 This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

OAR 411-054-0070 (3-4) Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-service (3) PRE-SERVICE ORIENTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. Prior to beginning their job responsibilities, all employees must complete orientation training regarding: (a) A review of their written position description with their job responsibilities. (b) RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS. Residents' rights and the values of community-based care, including the Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings. (A) Effective December 31, 2024, all staff must have completed the required training. All new staff, hired on and after January 1, 2025, must complete the required training prior to beginning job responsibilities. (B) The Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings shall address the elements described in paragraph (6)(b) of this rule. (c) Abuse and reporting requirements. (d) Fire safety and emergency procedures. (e) INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION. Prior to beginning their job responsibilities, unless the employee received the training described below within the 24-month period prior to the time of hiring, all employees must complete training addressing the prevention, recognition, control and reporting of the spread of infectious disease. (A) The Department, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, has determined this training must address the following curricula: (i) Transmission of communicable disease and infections, including development of a policy with criteria directing staff to stay home when ill with a communicable disease, so as not to transmit disease. (ii) Policy addressing respiratory hygiene and coughing etiquette. (iii) Standard precautions. (iv) Hand hygiene. (v) Use of personal protective equipment. (vi) Cleaning of physical environment, including, but not limited to disinfecting high-touch surfaces and equipment, and handling, storing, processing and transporting linens to prevent the spread of infection. (vii) Isolating and cohorting of residents during a disease outbreak. (viii) Employees must also receive training on the rights and responsibilities of employees to report disease outbreaks under ORS 433.004 and safeguards for employees who report disease outbreaks. (B) INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRAINING CURRICULUM. Pre-service infectious disease training curriculum must be approved by the Department before facilities may offer training to staff. (i) The pre-service training may be provided in person, in writing, by webinar or by other electronic means. (ii) Facilities or other entities that want to provide training curriculum to facilities must first present that curriculum to the Department for review and approval. (f) HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCBS) TRAINING. All staff are required to complete the Department-approved HCBS training, as provided below: (A) Effective March 31, 2024, all staff must have completed the required training. (B) All new staff, hired on or after April 1, 2024, must complete the required training prior to beginning job responsibilities. (g) FOOD HANDLING. If the staff member's duties include preparing food, they must have a food handler's certificate. (4) PRE-SERVICE TRAINING FOR ALL DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) DEMENTIA. Prior to providing care to residents, all direct care staff must complete an approved pre-service dementia training. (A) Documentation of dementia training: (i) A certificate of completion shall be issued to direct care staff who satisfactorily complete approved dementia training. Facilities shall also maintain records of all direct care staff who have successfully completed pre-service dementia training. (ii) Each facility shall maintain written documentation of continuing education completed, including required pre-service dementia training, for all direct care staff. (B) Portability of pre-service dementia training: After completing the pre-service training, if a direct care staff person is hired within 24 months by a different facility, the hiring facility may choose to accept the previous training or require the direct care staff to complete the hiring facility’s pre-service dementia training. (C) A certificate of completion must be made available to the Department upon request. (D) Pre-service dementia care training must include the following subject areas: (i) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss, and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. (ii) Techniques for understanding, communicating, and responding to distressful behavioral symptoms, including, but not limited to, reducing the use of antipsychotic medications for non-standard uses. (iii) Strategies for addressing social needs of persons with dementia and engaging them with meaningful activities. (iv) Information concerning specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring the safety of residents with dementia, including, but not limited to, how to: (I) Identify and address pain. (II) Provide food and fluids. (III) Prevent wandering and elopement. (IV) Use a person-centered approach. (b) ORIENTATION TO RESIDENT. Pre-service orientation to resident: (A) Prior to providing personal care services for a resident, direct care staff must receive an orientation to the resident, including the resident’s service plan. (B) Direct care staff members must be directly supervised by a qualified person until they have successfully demonstrated satisfactory performance in any task assigned and the provision of individualized resident services, as applicable This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 newly hired staff (#s 13 and 21) completed Department-approved pre-service dementia training courses before providing care to residents. Findings include, but are not limited to: Staff training records were reviewed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 04/30/25. There was no documented evidence Staff 13 (MT), hired 02/20/25, and Staff 21 (CG), hired 02/19/25, completed Department-approved training in the following dementia care topics before providing direct care to residents: * Dementia disease process including progression, memory loss, psychiatric and behavioral symptoms; * Techniques for understanding, communicating and responding to behaviors; reducing use of antipsychotics; and * Specific aspects of dementia including addressing pain, providing food/fluids, preventing wandering, use of person-centered approach. The need to ensure all Department-approved pre-service orientation dementia training courses were completed by newly hired staff before they provided direct care to residents was reviewed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 04/30/25 at 12:32 pm. She acknowledged the findings.

1) Staff 13 and Staff 21 completed their required trainings immediately. 2) All Department-approved pre-service dementia training course completion certificates are to be collected and audited by Administrator with each newly hired staff. 3) Administrator and business office manager will be responsible for oversight. 4) System to be monitored for 30 days and with each new hire thereafter. This system will be monitored monthly as part of our quality assurance program.

OAR 411-054-0070 (3-4) Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-service (3) PRE-SERVICE ORIENTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. Prior to beginning their job responsibilities, all employees must complete orientation training regarding: (a) A review of their written position description with their job responsibilities. (b) RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS. Residents' rights and the values of community-based care, including the Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings. (A) Effective December 31, 2024, all staff must have completed the required training. All new staff, hired on and after January 1, 2025, must complete the required training prior to beginning job responsibilities. (B) The Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings shall address the elements described in paragraph (6)(b) of this rule. (c) Abuse and reporting requirements. (d) Fire safety and emergency procedures. (e) INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION. Prior to beginning their job responsibilities, unless the employee received the training described below within the 24-month period prior to the time of hiring, all employees must complete training addressing the prevention, recognition, control and reporting of the spread of infectious disease. (A) The Department, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, has determined this training must address the following curricula: (i) Transmission of communicable disease and infections, including development of a policy with criteria directing staff to stay home when ill with a communicable disease, so as not to transmit disease. (ii) Policy addressing respiratory hygiene and coughing etiquette. (iii) Standard precautions. (iv) Hand hygiene. (v) Use of personal protective equipment. (vi) Cleaning of physical environment, including, but not limited to disinfecting high-touch surfaces and equipment, and handling, storing, processing and transporting linens to prevent the spread of infection. (vii) Isolating and cohorting of residents during a disease outbreak. (viii) Employees must also receive training on the rights and responsibilities of employees to report disease outbreaks under ORS 433.004 and safeguards for employees who report disease outbreaks. (B) INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRAINING CURRICULUM. Pre-service infectious disease training curriculum must be approved by the Department before facilities may offer training to staff. (i) The pre-service training may be provided in person, in writing, by webinar or by other electronic means. (ii) Facilities or other entities that want to provide training curriculum to facilities must first present that curriculum to the Department for review and approval. (f) HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCBS) TRAINING. All staff are required to complete the Department-approved HCBS training, as provided below: (A) Effective March 31, 2024, all staff must have completed the required training. (B) All new staff, hired on or after April 1, 2024, must complete the required training prior to beginning job responsibilities. (g) FOOD HANDLING. If the staff member's duties include preparing food, they must have a food handler's certificate. (4) PRE-SERVICE TRAINING FOR ALL DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) DEMENTIA. Prior to providing care to residents, all direct care staff must complete an approved pre-service dementia training. (A) Documentation of dementia training: (i) A certificate of completion shall be issued to direct care staff who satisfactorily complete approved dementia training. Facilities shall also maintain records of all direct care staff who have successfully completed pre-service dementia training. (ii) Each facility shall maintain written documentation of continuing education completed, including required pre-service dementia training, for all direct care staff. (B) Portability of pre-service dementia training: After completing the pre-service training, if a direct care staff person is hired within 24 months by a different facility, the hiring facility may choose to accept the previous training or require the direct care staff to complete the hiring facility’s pre-service dementia training. (C) A certificate of completion must be made available to the Department upon request. (D) Pre-service dementia care training must include the following subject areas: (i) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss, and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. (ii) Techniques for understanding, communicating, and responding to distressful behavioral symptoms, including, but not limited to, reducing the use of antipsychotic medications for non-standard uses. (iii) Strategies for addressing social needs of persons with dementia and engaging them with meaningful activities. (iv) Information concerning specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring the safety of residents with dementia, including, but not limited to, how to: (I) Identify and address pain. (II) Provide food and fluids. (III) Prevent wandering and elopement. (IV) Use a person-centered approach. (b) ORIENTATION TO RESIDENT. Pre-service orientation to resident: (A) Prior to providing personal care services for a resident, direct care staff must receive an orientation to the resident, including the resident’s service plan. (B) Direct care staff members must be directly supervised by a qualified person until they have successfully demonstrated satisfactory performance in any task assigned and the provision of individualized resident services, as applicable This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

OAR 411-054-0090 (1-2) Fire and Life Safety: Safety (1) FIRE DRILLS. All fire drills shall be conducted according to the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). (a) Unannounced fire drills must be conducted and recorded every other month at different times of the day, evening, and night shifts. (b) Fire and life safety instruction to staff must be provided on alternate months. (c) The Fire Authority may develop an alternative fire drill plan for the facility. Any such plan must be submitted to the Department. (d) A written fire drill record must be kept to document fire drills that include: (A) Date and time of day; (B) Location of simulated fire origin; (C) The escape route used; (D) Problems encountered and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills; (E) Evacuation time period needed; (F) Staff members on duty and participating; and (G) Number of occupants evacuated. (e) Alternate exit routes must be used during fire drills to react to varying potential fire origin points. (f) The evacuation capability of the residents and staff is a function of both the ability of the residents to evacuate and the assistance provided by the staff. (g) Staff must provide fire evacuation assistance to residents from the building to a designated point of safety as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. Points of safety may include, outside the building, through a horizontal exit, or other areas as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (h) The fire alarm system shall be activated during each fire drill, unless otherwise directed by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (2) If the facility is unable to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must make an immediate effort to make changes to ensure the evacuation standard is met. Changes must include, but not be limited to: (a) Increasing staff levels, (b) Changing staff assignments, (c) Requesting change in resident rooms, and (d) Arranging for special equipment. After making necessary changes, if the facility fails to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must issue an involuntary move-out notice to the residents in accordance with OAR 411-054-0080. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to conduct fire drills according to the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). Findings include, but are not limited to: Fire drill records from 10/2024 through 04/2025 were reviewed and lacked the following: * Location of simulated fire drill; * Escape route used; and * Problems encountered relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills. The need to record all required components of the fire drill in accordance with the OFC was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 4 (Maintenance Director) on 04/30/25 at 12:28 pm. They acknowledged the findings

1) Fire drill training completed with Maintenance Director on 5/1/2025 describing the required components needing to be documented. 2) Sapphire Fire Drill form inclusive of all required components and administrator to ensure that all areas are completed after each fire dril to ensure completion. 3) Administrator and maintenance director to be responsible for oversight. 4) System to be monitored monthly as part of our quality assurance program.

OAR 411-054-0090 (1-2) Fire and Life Safety: Safety (1) FIRE DRILLS. All fire drills shall be conducted according to the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). (a) Unannounced fire drills must be conducted and recorded every other month at different times of the day, evening, and night shifts. (b) Fire and life safety instruction to staff must be provided on alternate months. (c) The Fire Authority may develop an alternative fire drill plan for the facility. Any such plan must be submitted to the Department. (d) A written fire drill record must be kept to document fire drills that include: (A) Date and time of day; (B) Location of simulated fire origin; (C) The escape route used; (D) Problems encountered and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills; (E) Evacuation time period needed; (F) Staff members on duty and participating; and (G) Number of occupants evacuated. (e) Alternate exit routes must be used during fire drills to react to varying potential fire origin points. (f) The evacuation capability of the residents and staff is a function of both the ability of the residents to evacuate and the assistance provided by the staff. (g) Staff must provide fire evacuation assistance to residents from the building to a designated point of safety as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. Points of safety may include, outside the building, through a horizontal exit, or other areas as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (h) The fire alarm system shall be activated during each fire drill, unless otherwise directed by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (2) If the facility is unable to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must make an immediate effort to make changes to ensure the evacuation standard is met. Changes must include, but not be limited to: (a) Increasing staff levels, (b) Changing staff assignments, (c) Requesting change in resident rooms, and (d) Arranging for special equipment. After making necessary changes, if the facility fails to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must issue an involuntary move-out notice to the residents in accordance with OAR 411-054-0080. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

OAR 411-054-0105 (2-4) Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval (Amended 12/15/21)(2) The facility shall not interfere with a good faith disclosure of information by an employee or volunteer concerning abuse or other action affecting a resident's safety or welfare, as described in OAR 411-054-0028(4).(3) Staff of the Department shall visit and inspect every facility at least but not limited to once every two years for a full in-person survey to determine whether the facility is maintained and operated in accordance with these rules.(a) For each year during which a facility does not have a full survey, the Department shall conduct an in-person inspection of the kitchen and other areas where food is prepared for residents.(b) Subsection (a) will not go into effect until July 1, 2022.(c) Facilities not in compliance with these rules must submit, within ten days of receipt of the inspection report, a plan of correction that satisfies the Department.(d) The Department may impose sanctions for failure to comply with these rules.(4) Department staff may consult with and advise the facility administrator concerning methods of care, records, housing, equipment, and other areas of operation. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure their re-licensure survey plan of correction was implemented and satisfied the Department. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C 295.

Refer to C295

OAR 411-054-0105 (2-4) Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval (Amended 12/15/21)(2) The facility shall not interfere with a good faith disclosure of information by an employee or volunteer concerning abuse or other action affecting a resident's safety or welfare, as described in OAR 411-054-0028(4).(3) Staff of the Department shall visit and inspect every facility at least but not limited to once every two years for a full in-person survey to determine whether the facility is maintained and operated in accordance with these rules.(a) For each year during which a facility does not have a full survey, the Department shall conduct an in-person inspection of the kitchen and other areas where food is prepared for residents.(b) Subsection (a) will not go into effect until July 1, 2022.(c) Facilities not in compliance with these rules must submit, within ten days of receipt of the inspection report, a plan of correction that satisfies the Department.(d) The Department may impose sanctions for failure to comply with these rules.(4) Department staff may consult with and advise the facility administrator concerning methods of care, records, housing, equipment, and other areas of operation. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

OAR 411-054-0200 (3) General Building Exterior (3) GENERAL BUILDING EXTERIOR.(a) All exterior pathways and accesses to the RCF common-use areas, entrance, and exit ways must be made of hard, smooth material, be accessible, and maintained in good repair.(b) A RCF must take measures to prevent the entry of rodents, flies, mosquitoes, and other insects. There must be locked storage for all poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and other toxic materials. All materials must be properly labeled.(c) RCF grounds must be kept orderly and free of litter and refuse. Garbage must be stored in covered refuse containers.(d) As described in OAR 411, division 057, memory care communities licensed as a RCF must be located on the ground floor. A CF cannot be endorsed as a memory care community.(e) A RCF must provide storage for all maintenance equipment, including yard maintenance tools, if not provided by a third-party contract.(f) A RCF must provide an accessible outdoor recreation area. The outdoor recreation area must be available to all residents. Lighting must be equal to a minimum of five foot candles. Memory Care Communities must provide residents with direct access to a secure outdoor recreation area as described in OAR chapter 411, division 057.(g) Outdoor perimeter fencing may not be secured to prevent exit unless the RCF has written approval from the Department for an exception or the RCF is in compliance with OAR chapter 411, division 057 (Memory Care Communities) or OAR 309-019-0100 through 309-019-0220.(h) A RCF must have an entry and exit drive to and from the main building entrance that allows for a vehicle to pick up and drop off residents and mail deliveries without the need for vehicles to back up. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure exterior pathways were made of smooth material, maintained in good repair, garbage was stored in covered refuse containers and measures were taken to prevent the entry of rodents. Findings include, but are not limited to: On 04/28/25 the facility was toured, and the following was identified: a. Throughout the survey period, multiple rats were observed scurrying across the RCF courtyard. Multiple piles of peanuts and corn cobs were observed near the planter boxes and in the courtyard. b. Multiple areas of raised seams and gaps in concrete were visualized in the RCF courtyard, posing a fall hazard to residents. c. The garbage container in the RCF courtyard did not have a lid, exposing bags of trash and food items. On 04/30/25 at 12:00 pm, the need to take measures to maintain smooth exterior pathways in good repair, take measures to prevent the entry of rodents, and store garbage in covered refuse containers was reviewed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 4 (Maintenance Director) during a tour of the environment. They acknowledged the findings.

1) Administrator met with a landscaper on 5/2/2025 to discuss a plan to get all uneven pathways in the exterior smoothed out. A new outdoor garbage receptacle bought on 5/14/2025 that has a cover to replace the current garbage container that does not have a lid. Signs that explicitly say not to feed the animals purchased on 5/14/2025 and to be posted throughout the outdoor courtyard area once received by the maintenance director. 2) Maintenance director to work with pest control vendor on a monthly basis to brainstorm ways to reduce the rat population. Maintenance director and administrator to ensure all garbage receptacles have lids, uneven pathways identified, and pest control measures in place monthly through community walk through audit. 3) Maintenance director and administrator to be responsible for monitoring the progress on these items. 4) System will be monitored once weekly for the next 30 days per Sapphire CQI policy and monthly thereafter as part of quality assurance program.

OAR 411-054-0200 (3) General Building Exterior (3) GENERAL BUILDING EXTERIOR.(a) All exterior pathways and accesses to the RCF common-use areas, entrance, and exit ways must be made of hard, smooth material, be accessible, and maintained in good repair.(b) A RCF must take measures to prevent the entry of rodents, flies, mosquitoes, and other insects. There must be locked storage for all poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and other toxic materials. All materials must be properly labeled.(c) RCF grounds must be kept orderly and free of litter and refuse. Garbage must be stored in covered refuse containers.(d) As described in OAR 411, division 057, memory care communities licensed as a RCF must be located on the ground floor. A CF cannot be endorsed as a memory care community.(e) A RCF must provide storage for all maintenance equipment, including yard maintenance tools, if not provided by a third-party contract.(f) A RCF must provide an accessible outdoor recreation area. The outdoor recreation area must be available to all residents. Lighting must be equal to a minimum of five foot candles. Memory Care Communities must provide residents with direct access to a secure outdoor recreation area as described in OAR chapter 411, division 057.(g) Outdoor perimeter fencing may not be secured to prevent exit unless the RCF has written approval from the Department for an exception or the RCF is in compliance with OAR chapter 411, division 057 (Memory Care Communities) or OAR 309-019-0100 through 309-019-0220.(h) A RCF must have an entry and exit drive to and from the main building entrance that allows for a vehicle to pick up and drop off residents and mail deliveries without the need for vehicles to back up. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

OAR 411-054-0200 (9) Plumbing Systems (9) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. Plumbing systems must conform to the building codes in effect at the time of facility construction.(a) Hot water temperature in residents' units must be maintained within a range of 110 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit.(b) Hot water temperatures serving dietary areas must meet OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).(c) An outside area drain and hot and cold water hose bibs must be provided for sanitizing laundry carts, food carts, and garbage cans. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure hot water temperatures in residents’ rooms and common areas were maintained within a range of 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Findings include, but are not limited to: The facility was toured on 04/28/25 and the following was identified: a. Hot water in four of six sampled sinks measured between 122.7 and 139 degrees F. The sink measuring 139 degrees F was in Room 1 of a MCC resident’s bathroom. Staff 1 (Administrator) was alerted to the issue and confirmed the Maintenance Director was instructed to turn down the water heater. On 04/29/25 at 2:50 pm, the hot water faucet in Room 1 of the MCC measured 140.4 degrees. At 3:00 pm, Staff 1 stated the hot water had been turned off in the wing of the facility where hot water temperatures were recorded as being above the required range. On 04/30/25 at 8:55 am the hot water in Room 1 of the MCC was measured at 142.3 degrees F. Staff 1 was alerted to the findings. At 9:20 am it was observed the hot water in Room 1 had been turned off. Staff 1 confirmed a plumber will be installing mixer valves to correct the issue on 05/02/25 and the hot water would remain off until that time. b. Water temperature logs dating 01/04/25 to 03/15/25 were reviewed. Hot water temperatures exceeded common areas throughout the review period. The need to ensure hot water temperatures in residents’ units and common areas did not exceed 120 degrees F was discussed with Staff 1 and Staff 4 (Maintenance Director) at 04/30/25 at 12:00pm. They acknowledge the findings.

1) All water heaters that service resident rooms and shower rooms have been replaced as of 5/7/2025. These water heaters have been calibrated to ensure that the water temperatures do not exceed 120 degrees F. 2) Maintenance director to conduct weekly hot water temperatures and review with administrator to ensure the water temperatures are under the expected 120 degrees F. 3) Maintenance director and administrator to be responsible for oversight. 4) Water temperature system to be monitored once weekly for the next 30 days per Sapphire CQI policy, and monthly thereafter as part of QA program.

OAR 411-054-0200 (9) Plumbing Systems (9) PLUMBING SYSTEMS. Plumbing systems must conform to the building codes in effect at the time of facility construction.(a) Hot water temperature in residents' units must be maintained within a range of 110 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit.(b) Hot water temperatures serving dietary areas must meet OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).(c) An outside area drain and hot and cold water hose bibs must be provided for sanitizing laundry carts, food carts, and garbage cans. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

OAR 411-057-0140(2) Administration Compliance (2) The licensee of a memory care community must comply with both the licensing rules for the facility and Chapter 411, Division 57. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to follow licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C420 and C545.

Refer to C420 and C545.

OAR 411-057-0140(2) Administration Compliance (2) The licensee of a memory care community must comply with both the licensing rules for the facility and Chapter 411, Division 57. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to follow licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C 295.

Refer to C295

OAR 411-057-0140(2) Administration Compliance (2) The licensee of a memory care community must comply with both the licensing rules for the facility and Chapter 411, Division 57. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

OAR 411-057-0155(1-6) Staff Training Requirements (1) A memory care community must ensure staff who provide support to residents with dementia have a basic understanding and fundamental knowledge of the residents' emotional and unique health care needs prior to providing services to residents. The training requirements for staff who work in memory care communities are described in the following sections. (2) ALL STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. All staff who work in memory care communities licensed as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities must complete the following: (a) Orientation as required in OAR 411-054-0070(3) before performing any job duties. (b) Pre-service dementia care training as required before independently providing personal care or other services. The dementia care training must address these topics: (A) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. (B) Techniques for understanding, communicating and responding to distressful behavioral symptoms; including but not limited to, reducing the use of antipsychotic medications for non-standard uses when responding to distressful behavioral symptoms. (C) Strategies for addressing social needs of persons with dementia and engaging them with meaningful activities; (D) Information concerning specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring safety of residents with dementia including, but not limited to, how to: (i) Identify and address pain; (ii) Provide food and fluid; (iii) Prevent wandering and elopement; (iv) Use a person-centered approach. (c) Additional pre-service training topics that must be completed before independently providing personal care to residents: (A) Environmental factors that are important to resident ' s well-being (e.g. noise, staff interactions, lighting, room temperature, etc.); (B) Family support and the role the family may have in the care of the resident; (C) How to recognize behaviors that indicate a change in the resident ' s condition and report behaviors that require on-going assessment. (3) DIRECT CARE STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Direct care staff must be directly supervised by a qualified staff person until they have successfully demonstrated satisfactory performance in any task assigned in the provision of individualized resident services. In addition to training required for all staff as described in paragraph (2): (a) Before independently providing personal care or other services to residents, direct care staff must complete training on: (A) How to provide personal care to a resident with dementia, including an orientation to the resident and the resident ' s service plan, as required in OAR 411-054-0070(4). (B) The use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities. (b) Within 30 days after hire, direct care staff must complete training as outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(5). (c) Direct care staff who work in memory care communities licensed as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities must complete a total of 16 hours of in-service training annually. The six hours of annual dementia care training required pursuant to OAR 411-054-0070(6) may be included in the 16 hours of in-service training. Annual in-service hours required of each staff are due by the anniversary date of that person ' s hire. All completed trainings must be documented by the facility. (4) NURSING FACILITY STAFF. Staff who work in memory care communities licensed as nursing facilities must complete the following: (a) Orientation as outlined in OAR 411-086-0310, 42 CFR ? 483.95 (F 943). (b) Pre-service dementia care training as outlined in paragraphs (2)(b) and (c) and paragraph (3)(a) of this section. (c) A total of 16 hours of annual in-service training must be completed by direct care staff only. Four of the 16 hours must be dementia care training and may be included in the 16 hours of in-service training. Annual in-service hours required of each staff are due by the anniversary date of that person ' s hire. All completed trainings must be documented by the facility. (5) Persons providing or overseeing the training of staff must have experience and knowledge in the care of individuals with dementia. (6) The memory care community must have a method for determining and documenting each staff person ' s competency of training in accordance with the licensing rules. All training must be documented and available to the Department upon request. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 newly hired staff (#s 12, 20 and 23) completed required pre-service dementia training before providing care to residents. Findings include, but are not limited to: a. There was no documented evidence Staff 20 (CG), hired 01/09/25, completed the following pre-service dementia training prior to providing direct care to residents in the MCC: * How to provide personal care to a resident with dementia, including an orientation to the resident’s service plan; and * Use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities. b. There was no documented evidence Staff 12 (CG), hired 12/03/25, and Staff 23 (MT), hired 01/03/25, completed the following Department-approved training before providing direct care to residents in the MCC: * Dementia disease process including progression of the disease, memory loss and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms; * Techniques for understanding, communicating and responding to distressful behavioral symptoms; * Specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring safety of residents with dementia including addressing pain, providing food/fluids, preventing wandering, use of person-centered approach; * How to provide personal care to a resident with dementia, including an orientation to the resident’s service plan; and * Use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities. The need to ensure all required pre-service orientation dementia training courses are completed by newly hired staff before they provided direct care to residents was reviewed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 04/30/25 at 12:32 pm. She acknowledged the findings.

Refer to C370.

OAR 411-057-0155(1-6) Staff Training Requirements (1) A memory care community must ensure staff who provide support to residents with dementia have a basic understanding and fundamental knowledge of the residents' emotional and unique health care needs prior to providing services to residents. The training requirements for staff who work in memory care communities are described in the following sections. (2) ALL STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. All staff who work in memory care communities licensed as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities must complete the following: (a) Orientation as required in OAR 411-054-0070(3) before performing any job duties. (b) Pre-service dementia care training as required before independently providing personal care or other services. The dementia care training must address these topics: (A) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. (B) Techniques for understanding, communicating and responding to distressful behavioral symptoms; including but not limited to, reducing the use of antipsychotic medications for non-standard uses when responding to distressful behavioral symptoms. (C) Strategies for addressing social needs of persons with dementia and engaging them with meaningful activities; (D) Information concerning specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring safety of residents with dementia including, but not limited to, how to: (i) Identify and address pain; (ii) Provide food and fluid; (iii) Prevent wandering and elopement; (iv) Use a person-centered approach. (c) Additional pre-service training topics that must be completed before independently providing personal care to residents: (A) Environmental factors that are important to resident ' s well-being (e.g. noise, staff interactions, lighting, room temperature, etc.); (B) Family support and the role the family may have in the care of the resident; (C) How to recognize behaviors that indicate a change in the resident ' s condition and report behaviors that require on-going assessment. (3) DIRECT CARE STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Direct care staff must be directly supervised by a qualified staff person until they have successfully demonstrated satisfactory performance in any task assigned in the provision of individualized resident services. In addition to training required for all staff as described in paragraph (2): (a) Before independently providing personal care or other services to residents, direct care staff must complete training on: (A) How to provide personal care to a resident with dementia, including an orientation to the resident and the resident ' s service plan, as required in OAR 411-054-0070(4). (B) The use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities. (b) Within 30 days after hire, direct care staff must complete training as outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(5). (c) Direct care staff who work in memory care communities licensed as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities must complete a total of 16 hours of in-service training annually. The six hours of annual dementia care training required pursuant to OAR 411-054-0070(6) may be included in the 16 hours of in-service training. Annual in-service hours required of each staff are due by the anniversary date of that person ' s hire. All completed trainings must be documented by the facility. (4) NURSING FACILITY STAFF. Staff who work in memory care communities licensed as nursing facilities must complete the following: (a) Orientation as outlined in OAR 411-086-0310, 42 CFR ? 483.95 (F 943). (b) Pre-service dementia care training as outlined in paragraphs (2)(b) and (c) and paragraph (3)(a) of this section. (c) A total of 16 hours of annual in-service training must be completed by direct care staff only. Four of the 16 hours must be dementia care training and may be included in the 16 hours of in-service training. Annual in-service hours required of each staff are due by the anniversary date of that person ' s hire. All completed trainings must be documented by the facility. (5) Persons providing or overseeing the training of staff must have experience and knowledge in the care of individuals with dementia. (6) The memory care community must have a method for determining and documenting each staff person ' s competency of training in accordance with the licensing rules. All training must be documented and available to the Department upon request. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: