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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Wendell Smith finished a complaint investigation for the allegation listed above. Due to the situation surrounding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and to implement mitigation measures, today’s complaint investigation was conducted telephonically with Elizabeth Flores.
Regarding the allegation above it is alleged that on 2/16/2020 resident #1 (R1) was taken to Sherman Oaks hospital instead of Kaiser hospital due to R1 being covered by Kaiser. Interviews were conducted with facility staff and R1's responsible person. Information gathered from interviews revealed that emergency services were contacted for R1 and the facility did not make a decision or have a choice of which hospital R1 would be taken to. Emergency personnel was given R1's medical information and made the determination to which hospital R1 went to. Based on the information obtained through interviews this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit Interview conducted. Copy of report emailed for signature. |