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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman made an unannounced complaint visit to gather information regarding the above allegation. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Licensee Kristine Juarez and Alma Espinal explained the reason for the visit.
During the course of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, interviewed staff, resident and witness as well as reviewed and obtained pertinent documentation such as facility notes and physician report. Regarding the allegation that resident sustained a fall and injury while under care of facility, the investigation revealed the following: Resident 1 (R1) sustained a fall at the facility and was transferred to the hospital. Resident was diagnosed with urinary tract infection, left front side hematoma, and a compression fracture to the resident's T2, T3, and T12 vertebrae. Per Administrator at time of complaint, R1 was recovering from dental surgery at the time of the fall and had been seen actively trying to get out of bed when the resident fell. The resident was on pain medication at time of fall. Administrator stated that R1 was on frequent checks but facility does not have documentation of checks. It was reported to witness by family that R1 had prior falls in the facility. Per facility assessment dated 03/13/2021, R1 has a history of falls CONTINUED ON LIC 9099C DATED 10/25/2022. |