Burbank Healthcare: Immediate Jeopardy Infection Control - CA
The complaint inspection, completed January 31, found the facility violated contact precaution protocols for residents with confirmed or suspected C. difficile infections. Inspectors specifically documented failures involving Residents 2 and 3, though the facility's own policies clearly outlined the transmission risks.
C. difficile spreads through the fecal-oral route and can survive for months on surfaces, resisting alcohol-based hand sanitizers and common cleaning methods. The facility's October 2018 policy warned that spores "persist on resident-care items and surfaces for several months and are resistant to some common cleaning and disinfection methods."
The policy identified high-risk activities including oral care and medication administration when hands or instruments are contaminated. It specifically required contact precautions for residents with C. difficile-associated diarrhea and those suspected of having the infection while awaiting laboratory results.
Under the facility's own isolation protocols, staff and visitors must wear gloves when entering rooms of infected residents. They must also don disposable gowns upon entering and remove them before leaving. Residents should be placed in private rooms when possible, or the infection preventionist must assess placement risks.
The inspection found the facility knew these requirements but failed to implement them properly. C. difficile infections can cause severe diarrhea, colitis, and death, particularly in elderly nursing home residents who are already vulnerable due to antibiotic therapy and weakened immune systems.
The immediate jeopardy citation indicates inspectors determined the violations posed an immediate threat to resident health and safety.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Burbank Healthcare & Rehab from 2026-01-31 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
BURBANK HEALTHCARE & REHAB in BURBANK, CA was cited for immediate jeopardy violations during a health inspection on January 31, 2026.
The complaint inspection, completed January 31, found the facility violated contact precaution protocols for residents with confirmed or suspected C.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.