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25 | LPA Fernandes-Goes conducted a case management unannounced telephone call visit due to COVID-19 to discuss observations made during a complaint investigation visit that occurred on 3/10/2020 and met with Executive Director Corrine Tanchoco.
During the course of the investigation LPA Carla Fernandes-Goes learned that resident R1 per physician’s report (LIC 602) that dated 2/20/2020 has a diagnostic of dementia and is not allowed to store and/or administer his/her own medications. On 3/10/2020 LPA tour resident’s R1 apartment at the facility and observed unlocked toxins under the bathroom sink, and a couple of unlocked over the counter (OTC) medications in bathroom sink. (pictures on file) Executive Director was made aware of the fact and all medications and toxins were removed and locked during the visit. The Department is advising facility to ensure that residents with a diagnostic of dementia, and/or not allowed to store and/or administer his/her own medications, shall have these items stored inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations # 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia and #87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. Facility must ensure health and safety of residents at all times.
There were no deficiencies cited at this time. |