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25 | This unannounced case management inspection is being conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad for the purpose of following up on multiple self-reported incident reports received in the Orange County Regional Office (OCRO) on 02/03/23 regarding multiple falls involving Resident #1 (R1). LPA met with Wellness Director (WD) Allan Perez and discussed the purpose of the inspection. Administrator (AD) Shannon Hundley was not present during the inspection.
The incident reports state that: On 01/27/23 in the early morning, R1 had an unwitnessed fall, sustained a bruise to the head, was taken to the hospital, and returned in the morning that same day; on 01/27/23 in the afternoon, R1 had an unwitnessed fall, sustained a skin tear, was taken to the hospital, and returned the next day; on 01/28/23 in the early morning, R1 had a witnessed fall, sustained a closed head injury, was taken to the hospital, was temporarily relocated by family, and returned on 02/07/23.
During today’s inspection, LPA conducted a health and safety check on R1, observed R1 to be sleeping comfortably, and observed no health and safety issues. LPA interviewed WD who stated that R1 moved in on 01/03/23, that in addition to the 3 reported falls on 02/07/23 R1 had another witnessed fall, was taken to the hospital, and returned early the next day. WD stated that R1’s falls are caused by R1 not being compliant with a walker and trying to get up and go out on impulse without being physically able. WD stated that R1 is currently on the following fall precautions: fall mat, half bed rails, a low bed, checks every 30 minutes, and medical testing to rule out medical causes for the falls. In addition, the facility is working with R1’s doctor to start physical therapy and home health. Per WD, none of the 4 falls resulted in serious injuries or hospitalization. LPA reviewed R1’s Physician’s Report which states R1 has Dementia and multiple additional conditions and R1’s Pre-Placement Appraisal which identifies R1 as a fall risk. Per WD, an order for skilled nursing care was requested from R1’s doctor, but R1’s doctor decided R1 did not need skilled nursing care and instead ordered home health and physical therapy for R1. |