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32 | On July 09, 2025, and August 11, 2025, between 11:30 AM and 02:00PM, staff members interviewed identified as Staff #1 through Staff #4 (S1-S4) all denied both allegations. (S1-S4) stated they were unaware of any fall involving (R1) and that (R1) never notified them about it.
However, (3) out of the (4) staff members were aware or made aware of (R1) being provided with pain pills and pain patches for (R1’s) shoulder pain for several days less or a week. (S1-S4) claimed that (R1’s) pain to the back and right shoulder was due to being “elderly” and had carried a “heavy bag” so complaining was not unusual. (S1-S3) claimed to have no documentation of over-the-counter medications or incidents of falls for (R1).
Regarding the procedure for contacting emergency services, (S1) stated that Besht Wellness Center has instructed its staff to call 911 and arrange for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) when necessary. According to (S2), policy dictates that if a resident falls and sustains an injury, 911 should be called or the resident should be taken to see a doctor.
On July 07, 2025, at 11:00 AM, the Department interviewed Witness #1 (W1). According to (W1), on May 22, 2025, (W1) was informed about (R1's) bed fall, and the facility cannot contact 911 without a doctor's approval.
On July 31, 2025, at 03:00 PM, the Department interviewed Witness #2 (W2). (W2) reported that an X-ray order was sent to Besht Wellness Center on May 2, 2025, by (S4). (R1) had been experiencing moderate pain for seven days. The X-rays were performed on May 8, 2025. (W2) confirmed that (R1's) shoulder issue was classified as “chronic” because treatment did not start until May 14, 2025, despite the pain being reported on May 2, 2025. This delay contributed to the chronic classification.
On July 30, 2025, and September 17, 2025, between 01:00 PM and 04:00 PM resident members interviewed identified as Resident #2 to Resident #5 (R2-R5). Four (4) of the (4) claimed they were unable to support the staff's refusal-to-contact-911 allegation. (R2-R5) were unaware of any harm and denied knowing about the staff's refusal to provide timely medical assistance with 911.
The Department reviewed medical progress notes from Besht Wellness Center (dated 06/13/25), which indicated that attempts to reach the facility regarding (R1’s) fracture were unsuccessful. “Attempted to contact the facility multiple times using all phone numbers on file; no answer and disconnected.” Transfer orders were sent to the facility by fax on May 13, 2025, due to a lack of response.
(Evaluation Report continues LIC 9099-C)
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