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32 | Report Continued from LIC9099...
On the allegation, Resident was moved to higher level of care without consent it is the concern of the reporting party (RP) that Staff #1 (S1) sent Resident #1 (R1) to a higher level of care, skilled nursing facility (SNF) due to R1 having multiple falls which was untrue and R1 should not be at the SNF. The SNF R1 is currently residing at is located in the same building as the facility and a collateral visit was also conducted at this location during the investigation. To investigate this complaint, LPA requested pertinent documents to the investigation. The LPA also conducted interviews with the Administrator, two (2) Assisted Living staff, SNF Director of Nursing (DOR), one (1) SNF LVN Unit Manager, and resident R1 between 10:10am to 12:57pm.
Interviews with assisted living staff revealed that R1 returned to the facility from the hospital on 09/06/2024 and on 09/10/2024 R1 had an unwitnessed fall in the bedroom. R1’s roommate, Resident #2 (R2) found R1 on the floor of the bedroom and immediately contacted second floor staff. Staff #2 (S2) responded and found R1 on the floor of the bedroom. S2 assisted R1 up, however S2 noticed a delay in speech and confusion. S2 called 911, R1 consented and was transported to the hospital. Interviews with SNF staff revealed that R1 had doctor orders to be released to SNF when they were discharged from the hospital. Record review and documents obtained revealed that R1 had a fall, loss consciousness, compression fracture, and UTI requiring antibiotics. R1 signed discharge summary indicating that R1 will be released to SNF to continue antibiotics along with occupational therapy and physical therapy. Interviews with staff and record review support that R1 was moved to a higher level of care with consent and physician orders for the health of the resident. The LPA attempted to interview R2 but they were unavailable for interview.
Based on information obtained, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation occurred. Therefore, the allegation of Resident was moved to higher level of care without consent is deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights provided. |