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32 | LPA attempted to interview R1 and no response was received. Five out of five residents interviewed did not witness R1’s fall incidents. R1’s medical assessment dated September 4, 2025, shows R1 is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and engages in unsafe wandering, exhibits lack of hazard awareness, and requires monitoring for safety. R1 was under hospice care at the time of move-in. LPA attempted to contact the hospice nurse to request R1’s hospice records, however the hospice company is no longer in business.
LPA obtained hospital records dated September 11, 2025, that show R1 was treated for the fall incident. Per R1’s physicians report dated September 4, 2025, R1 had a wandering and lack of hazard awareness behavior that was not in the facility plan of care. Per hospital record dated September 11, 2025 the CT-scan on R1, show no acute lumbar abnormality of spine, no evidence of traumatic intrathoracic injury of chest, no evidence of traumatic intra-abdominal/pelvic injury, no evidence of acute cervical abnormality of cervical spine, no acute intracranial abnormality of the head, and no acute fracture or dislocation along the right elbow. There is soft tissue swelling posterior to the elbow.
Four out of four staff interviewed reported that R1 had a fall mat next to R1’s bed to help reduce the risk of injury. LPA observed during the review of facility records that the fall mat is not documented in the facility fall prevention plan. Four out of four staff interviewed had stated that R1 was a fall risk and R1 does not ask for help when ambulating or transferring. R1 had a one-on-one caregiver hired by R1 family and a bed alarm was implemented. The facility did not implement any other procedures to mitigate R1’s fall risk.
It was alleged that resident (R1) sustained multiple injuries due to staff neglect.
Based on interviews conducted, R1 had three unwitnessed incidents of falls, on September 7, 2025, September 11, 2025, and September 23, 2025. LPA attempted to interview R1 and was unsuccessful. Four out of four staff interviewed reported that R1 had a fall mat next to R1’s bed to help reduce the risk of injury. Record review revealed that R1’s medical assessment dated September 4, 2025, shows R1 is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and engages in unsafe wandering, exhibits lack of hazard awareness, and requires monitoring for safety. R1 requires assistance with bathing, grooming, and toileting needs. On September 11, 2025, R1 had a fall, resulting in a swollen elbow. On September 17, 2025, a large bruise was noticed on R1’s back. Four out of four staff interviewed were unable to pinpoint the cause. On October 1, 2025, R1’s left leg became stuck between the bed rails. Based on photo evidence, R1 sustained a bruise on her left knee as a result. Staff 1 (S1) admitted that staff do not go to check on residents every few hours. Continued on LIC9099-C.
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