(continued from LIC 9099)
The complainants concern is that Resident #1 (R1) sustained pressure injuries while in care.
IB Investigator Dennis Seng conducted interviews with facility staff on 03/04/2020. Staff interviewed were the primary care staff prior to R1’s hospitalization. The interview revealed that Staff #1 (S1) questioned R1 and physically conducted body checks only when R1 felt pain anywhere on the body. Staff #2 (S2) indicated that regular body checks were conducted on R1, however, when asked, could not recall how the body checks were performed.
Medical Records were subpoenaed on 02/24/2020 and received by the department on 03/11/2020. LPA reviewed hospital records on 01/30/2021. Medical records revealed that the R1 was noted to have pressure sore wound on admission (02/11/20) by the nurse. Wound Care Specialist nurse evaluated the pressure injury (pressure sore) of R1 on 02/12/2020 and stated that R1 had Pressure Injury upon admission on 02/11/2020 and staged the right shoulder (Pressure Sore Injury stage II) and sacrum (Pressure Sore Injury stage III).
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, the allegation is deemed substantiated. Deficiency and civil penalty assessed for a violation that resulted in an injury or illness to a resident in care.
The licensee was informed that a civil penalty might be assessed based on Health and Safety Code 1569.49(e)
Appeal rights discussed and given.
Exit interview conducted and report issued.
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