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32 | The staff member then approached and entered the bathroom at 7:36:08 a.m., where R1 could be heard saying, “Ay, ay, ay. I fell.” The staff member responded, “Oh my god, are you okay? You’re okay, you’re okay, honey.” At 8:00:42 a.m., video surveillance showed that R1’s walker was not within reach of the bed and that R1’s bedroom door was closed. At 8:00:44 a.m., R1 was observed getting out of bed, putting on slippers, and attempting to walk toward the walker. At 8:01:32 a.m., R1 fell onto the floor beside the bed and repeatedly called out, “Ay, ay, ay” for roughly two minutes. At 8:03:59 a.m., another staff member opened R1’s bedroom door, entered the room, and began assisting R1. Emergency personnel were later called, and R1 was transported to the hospital. Interviews conducted with staff members S1, S2, W5, and W9 confirmed that R1 was recognized by all four individuals as a fall risk who required frequent redirection and regular safety checks. Based on the evidence, on 12/31/2024, R1 did not receive the necessary assistance or care & supervision with mobility, transfers, and toileting as outlined in their care plan and medical documentation. The lack of appropriate supervision and failure to implement R1’s individualized care needs resulted in two consecutive falls on the same morning, ultimately leading to R1’s hospitalization and diagnosis of a hip fracture. Based on observations, interviews and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An immediate Civil Penalty of $500.00 is being assessed please see attached LIC421IM.
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