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32 | **report continued from 9099.....
Allegation- Lack of supervision resulted in resident eloping from the facility.
Allegation- Staff did not provide a safe environment.
Based on investigation conducted by the Department, which includes interviews and documents obtained regarding the allegation, lack of supervision resulting in client eloping from the facility; it was discovered that on 12/24/23, resident (R1) had left the facility unassisted. This facility serves memory care residents therefore all facility exits are equipped with delay egress exiting. Information obtained indicated R1 was able to exit the facility and walk off facility premises on 12/24/23 at or around 3:40pm. R1 was found by a community member down the street from the facility who brought the resident back. Upon returning to the facility, R1 did not show any injuries resulting from their elopement. The Department reviewed R1’s physician’s report (LIC602) dated 03/13/23 which indicated R1 could not leave the facility unassisted. Based on information obtained and records reviewed, the facility failed to provide proper supervision of R1 resulting in R1 eloping from the facility. The preponderance of evidence standards has been met therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 6, Chapter 8, a deficiency is cited on the attached 9099-D page.
Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and copy of this report has been provided to facility.
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