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32 | Continued from LIC 9099-A
On the allegation; Due to staff neglect, resident sustained pressure injuries
Record review showed that R1 developed a pressure related wound requiring ongoing dressing changes and hospice involvement. Notes beginning 12/1/2025 indicated discomfort to the bottom, and by 12/4/2025 hospice staff were changing the wound dressing. On 12/7/2025, staff documented wound drainage and continued pain. R1 frequently refused repositioning, increasing her risk of skin breakdown. A low air loss mattress was ordered and delivered on 12/10/2025. On 12/17/2025, the wound dressing was found contaminated with BM and was changed; hospice continued providing wound care. R1 remained on hospice services until her passing on 12/19/2025.
On the allegation; Staff did not follow Physicians’ orders
Record review showed several updates to R1’s physician ordered medications. On 10/20/2025, Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen was ordered twice daily for pain, generating drug‑interaction alerts. On 11/12/2025, Furosemide 40 mg was ordered for ascites, and on 11/21/2025, hospice directed that it be discontinued. On 12/08/2025, Morphine Sulfate oral solution was ordered as a PRN for pain and shortness of breath. On 12/10/2025, a Fentanyl patch order was entered, which also triggered interaction alerts. Certain medication orders, including Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen on 10/27/2025 and 11/09/2025, were later removed or adjusted in response to R1’s refusals and changes in her hospice care plan.
Record review including the facility MAR, hospice collaboration notes, hospice EMR, and the Kaiser Physician’s Report—showed that R1’s physician and hospice orders were followed. Medications such as Norco, morphine, bowel regimen agents, oxygen, and wound‑care treatments were administered as ordered, with refusals documented, and discontinuation made only per hospice direction. Hospice notes consistently show orders communicated to facility staff and carried out during visits. No evidence was found of missed or ignored physician or hospice orders
Continued on LIC 9099-C... |