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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced case management visit to follow up on a death report received by Community Care Licensing on 10/31/2022. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Health Service Director Louis Stevenson and explained the reason for the visit.
Death report dated 10/30/2022 indicated Resident 1 (R1) was discovered to be unresponsive by caregiver. Caregiver arrived to assist resident to breakfast when discovered around 7:55 AM. Caregiver notified med tech on duty and 911 was called. Facility did not start CPR as resident had a "Do not resuscitate" on file. Paramedics and police responded shortly thereafter and resident was declared deceased. Officer advised facility to make contact with mortuary. Resident was last observed by a caregiver around 430 AM with no concerns noted. Resident had been under the care of a physician due to congestion and cold symptoms and had been prescribed Benzonatate for cough suppression. Prior to the episode of congestion, R1 was assessed by a physician on 08/25/2022 and was diagnosed with Hypertension, Diabetes, and Hyperlipidemia. Physician report dated 04/19/2022 indicated a diagnosis of Dementia. R1 was prescribed three medications for Hypertension and one medication for Hyperlipidemia.
Facility to forward a copy of death certificate to LPA once received.
No deficiencies noted during today's visit.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left with facility representative. |