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32 | According to staff and clients, C1 was fine the day before he was sent to the hospital but during S1’s shift everyone heard C1 screaming in pain. The next morning, C1 was sent to the hospital and diagnosed with a fractured hip. Staff 2 (S2) remembered at around 1930 hours, C1 was heard screaming while they were being transferred into their bed by S1.
C1 was heard screaming during the PM shift and during the NOC shift. During the NOC shift C1 clearly said they were in pain and pointed to their back and groin area but staff did not immediately call for medical aid. Medical aid was called for C1 the next morning as soon as the AM shift staff arrived.
Based on interviews and evidence obtained during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the allegation that a client sustained a fracture as a result of neglect / lack of care and supervision by staff is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights were provided.
Violations that result in the injury of a client in care are subject to an immediate civil penalty of $500 per violation. Civil penalty assessed at $500 on 09/19/2024. The licensee was informed that a civil penalty was under review and may be assessed at a future date according to Health and Safety Code §1548. |