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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced case management visit to follow-up on a death report received by Community Care Licensing on 1/31/2024. LPA met with Executive Director (ED) Laura Kephart and Health Care Services Director (HCSD) Cara Deiro and explained the reason for the visit.
Death report indicated that on 1/19/2024 at about 3:00 p.m., Resident 1 (R1) was found unresponsive sitting on the toilet by a friend who came to visit. Per death report, 911 was called, however vitals had ceased. The Sheriff's Department responded and it was determined R1 died from natural causes.
During today’s visit, LPA spoke with ED and HCSD regarding the events leading up to R1’s death. Per both staff, R1 was declared deceased by responding paramedics and cause of death was determined by Coroner. LPA was provided with Sheriff-Coroner information and case number.
R1 was part of the facility’s independent living, and it is unknown how long R1 had been sitting prior to being found. Per ED and HCSD, routine checks are not conducted on independent living residents, however, they do have a pendant they can use to alert staff for assistance. Both staff stated there had not been any medical changes and R1 was not observed to be in distress at any point prior to passing.
During today’s visit, LPA reviewed R1’s Physician Report (LIC602) dated 7/13/23. Per LIC602, R1’s primary diagnosis was emphysema and R1 was on oxygen. Per same LIC602, R1 was independent with activities of daily living and able to leave the facility unassisted.
Based on today’s observations, no further action is required at this time and no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.
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