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32 | During the investigation LPA reviewed documents including the Pacific Coast Medical Services x-ray dated 11/17/23 results for R1. Per Pacific Coast Medical Services R1’s findings stated no displaced fracture of ribs noted and stated rule out fracture. Records reviewed by LPA Ramirez included the Silverado Hospice Staff Communication Note dated 08/02/23-11/20/23. Per Communication Note dated 11/20/23 R1 tolerated shower and wound care well, patient calm and no rib fracture. During the course of the interviews R1’s family member reported that the bruises were not due to staff neglect and stated that staff are very caring. During the interviews, AD stated that R1 did not sustained unexplained injuries while in care and reported that R1 easily bruises. Per AD caregivers are very gentle because R1 bruises easily. During interviews with the Reporting Party (RP), RP reported that she cannot confirm if the injuries were due to staff abuse.
Based on LPA's observation and information gathered during the investigation, LPA is unable to ascertain if the allegation occurred as reported due to conflicting information. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED.
LPA Ramirez conducted an exit interview with AD Torres, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.
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