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32 | The investigation revealed the following:
Allegation: Staff did not meet a client's colostomy needs.
It is alleged that the nursing staff is not changing C1’s colostomy bag correctly and instead of changing it every 3-5 days it is being changed up to every 7-12 days. LPA interviewed 2 staff and interview with S2 revealed that Regional Center has previously addressed this concern and a CAP (Corrective Action Plan) was provided to ensure that moving forward C1 is having the colostomy bag replaced as prescribed. LPA Reviewed Nursing Charting Logs from July-August 2025 and it was revealed that C1's colostomy bag was changed on the following dates on the following dates: 6/13/25, 6/18/25, 6/27/25, 7/7/25, 7/18/25, 7/26/25, which is outside of the required 3-5 day timeframe for bag changes that is written on the Physician’s Orders. Although the 3 staff interviewed denied the allegation, the Nursing Charting Logs and Nursing Notes showed evidence that the colostomy bag was not being changed pre the physician’s orders. This allegation is therefore Substantiated.
Allegation: Staff mishandled a client's medication while in care.
It is alleged that C1 ran out of their medication on 7/17/25 and was transported to the hospital to get medication refilled on 7/20/25. LPA interviewed 3 staff and interview with S2 revealed that Regional Center has previously addressed this concern and recommended that there be a medication training completed with an outside agency for staff that assist with medication as there was a 4 day gap where C1 was missing a medication. LPA reviewed Nurses Notes and observed that on 7/16/25 it was discovered that C1’s medication was low, staff called to refill the medication and pharmacist stated there were no refills left and to contact PCP (Primary Care Physician), on 7/17/25 the PCP was contacted, messages were left with no return calls, ER visit to obtain medication was done on 7/20/25 and the wrong dosage was provided, C1 was able to see PCP on 7/22/25 and the correct medication was provided. LPA conducted a medication review and did not observe any issues or errors. Given that there was a 4 day gap where C1 was out of their routine medication this allegation is Substantiated.
Based on LPAs observations, interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 1 are being cited on the attached LIC9099-D. Exit interview held, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were emailed to Licensee - shawnspears70@gmail.com and Executive Director - tfrisbey@bchlaca.com. |