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32 | Continued from LIC809
LPAs also followed up on a self-reported incident that was submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL).
incident Report 1: On 9/13/2023, CCL was verbally informed that the facility was searching for Resident 1 (R1) who had disappeared during a community outing to the local zoo. CCL received an update that evening stating that R1 had been located and was safe. Facility submitted an incident report on 09/15/2023 regarding the incident and made all appropriate notifications per regulation.
LPAs discussed R1 with Executive Director, and reviewed documents. Per conversation with Executive Director, R1 was apart of a community outing to the zoo that consisted of 3 staff members and 5 residents. At approximately 12:30PM, facility staff took R1 and 3 other residents to the bathroom. Facility staff then provided the residents with lunch. At approximately 1:30PM, facility staff observed that R1 was no longer with the group when they were boarding the bus. Facility staff contacted zoo personnel and police to review security footage. Facility staff and police observed that R1 exited the zoo premises at approximately 12:45PM. At approximately 3:00PM, facility staff notified Executive Director and Health and Wellness Director of the situation who headed to the zoo's location to assist in the search. At approximately 7:45PM, R1 was found safe and unharmed in a nearby neighborhood. Since returning to the facility, R1 has been observed to be at their baseline. Facility conducted an inservice training reviewing dementia elopements and AWOLs. Facility has also implemented new procedures regarding community outings. Per review of R1's Physician's Report, they are unable to leave the facility unassisted or without staff supervision (This deficiency has been cited, see LIC809D, Regulation 87705(b)(2).
Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Facility provided LPAs with In-service training materials and documentation. Deficiency cited today for Regulation 87705(b)(2) has been cleared during today's visit.
**An informal meeting has been scheduled for October 18th, 2023, between the Facility and the Department.
LPAs unable to complete Annual visit. Annual Continuation visit to be conducted at a later date.
Exit interview conducted. Copy of report, LIC809D, LIC811 (Confidential Names), Plan of Corrections, and Appeal Rights discussed and provided to Executive Director. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents. |