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On 04/25/20 a resident was at the facility when he sustained serious burns to his left leg due to a cigarette smoking incident. The resident’s facility care plan states “Fall risk, resident is a smoker, must be with staff while smoking. Refused to wear protective apron.” It was reported that the resident had just finished lunch and wanted to have a cigarette. The resident was given a cigarette and a lighter from a staff person and was advised to wait for the staff person to be available to accompany him on his cigarette break. Unnoticed, the resident in his wheelchair took himself outside and had a cigarette without a staff person present. Staff reported that the resident was seen entering the facility with burn marks on his pants and leg. Emergency services were contacted, and the resident was taken to the local hospital. It was later reported that due to the severity of the burns, the resident was taken to UC Davis Burn Center, Sacramento, California.
The administrator, staff persons, the resident and the authorized representative were interviewed. Staff persons reported that the resident’s authorized representative was contacted; however, it could not be determined how quickly or timely the representative was notified of the incident. In addition, it could not be confirmed what information was provided to the resident’s authorized representative that was inaccurate.
Based on the information obtained and interviews conducted, the above allegation is Unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred, and the findings are Unsubstantiated. |