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32 | Neglect/lack of care and supervision: staff failed to supervise resident (R1) which resulted in R1 falling multiple times and sustaining bruising and injuries, facility did not observe change in condition, facility did not provide a safe environment to resident-Unsubstantiated.
The Department interviewed facility staff, residents, and record reviews. During the investigation, it was determined that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate neglect/lack of care and supervision, facility did not protect personal rights of residents, facility did not observe change in condition, and facility did not provide a safe environment to resident. (evidence- records review and interviews) found that staff sent R1 to the emergency room after each occurrence. Primary Care Physician Dr, Cole said R1 has “advanced dementia” and R1’s skin is frail and will tear and bruise easily. R1 has been getting worse for the last two-three years. Dr Cole last examined R1 one month before moving into the facility. According to Oroville Hospital medical records, R1 was seen on three visits for slip and fall injuries. On 10-25-2020, R1 medical records did not mention any bruising on R1. On 10/26/2020, medical records indicated R1 has “multiple bruises and lacerations.” Registered Nurse (RN1) RN1 stated that when they examined R1 on 10/26/2020, they observed several fresh and old bruises in R1’s shoulders, upper right arm and both knees. Staff 1 (S1) stated that when they saw R1 on 10/25/2020 at 2000hrs R1 did not have any bruises. Staff 2 (S2) stated that was with Staff 3 (S3) on 10/26/2020, when they heard a “boom sound” and when they looked, they saw R1 laying on the floor by her wheelchair alone. Husband 1 (H1) said that when he visited R1 in October 2020, they appeared “doped up.” The third fall on 10/26/2020, was witnessed by Staff 4 (S4). R4 said that they was about 15 feet away sitting at a table when they saw R1 try to get out of her wheelchair and they fell forward onto the ground striking their head and arms on the floor. S4 stated that it happened so fast they was not able to get R1 in time to stop the fall. Although R1 had three falls in October 2020, the staff either had R1 checked by a med tech or contacted medical personnel in a timely manner. |