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32 | (Continued from LIC9099-C) Allegation: Facility staff did not seek medical attention in a timely manner. It was alleged that the Licensee informed R1's family that R1 may have had a "stroke" but did not call 911 until the next day. To investigate this allegation, LPA conducted an interview with the Licensee and was informed that around noon of 09/12/25 R1's family member in the presence of R1's Home Health nurse asked the Licensee why R1 was "screaming" and complaining of pain when they attempted to stretch out R1's left arm which was bent at the elbow.
According to the Licensee and a review of text messages, the following is a representation of the events that occurred: On 09/12/25, the Licensee informed R1’s family member that they believed the contractions in R1’s arm and leg could be due to a “mini stroke.” According to the Licensee, R1’s family member appeared anxious and contacted R1’s responsible person. R1’s responsible person then reached out to the Licensee same day via telephone, sending a text message at 6:05 p.m., followed by a voicemail at 6:21 p.m., requesting that the Licensee call 911 if they believed R1 was experiencing a stroke. At approximately 8:27 p.m., the Licensee followed up with R1’s responsible person to clarify that they suspected R1 may have had a “mini stroke” that had gone unnoticed. When asked by the LPA why they believed R1 had experienced a "mini stroke", the Licensee explained that they had observed contractions in R1’s leg and now arm and asked their friend in the neurology field, who suggested there are different reasons but according to the Licensee their friend said based on the resident's age an symptoms it could indicate a stroke. The Licensee stated that they chose not to immediately call 911 because they wanted to monitor R1 and contact R1’s Home Health provider. However, since the provider was closed at that time, they waited until the next morning. On 09/13/25, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Licensee contacted Home Health, who advised that if the Licensee believed R1 had suffered a stroke, they should call 911. Licensee admitted that they did not call 911 immediately after Home Health because they were gathering R1’s documentation to provide to the EMT. 911/Paramedics arrived to the facility at approximately 11:00 a.m.
On 09/17/25, LPA Rios confirmed with R1’s Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and later on 09/22/25 with R1’s responsible person, that R1 did not experience a stroke. However, the Licensee believed R1 had symptoms consistent with a stroke and still delayed seeking medical attention. Based on the information obtained this allegation is deemed Substantiated at this time.
Deficiencies cited on LIC9099-D. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights explained and copy of this report signed and delivered. Page 3 of 3 |