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32 | Upon review of the records provided, the department was able to verify complete and adequate records were present for all residents admitted to the facility at the time the complaint allegation was filed.
Regarding the allegation: Facility did not seek immediate medical treatment
During the investigation 9 of 9 individuals provided information that contradicts the complaint allegation. According to an interview with facility Administrator Maxine Kniazeff, resident 1’s (R1) primary care physician was contacted on July 31, 2025, due to a swollen right ankle and x-rays were completed. On August 13, 2025, after going to their day program, R1 was taken to see their physician for results of the ankle X-ray.
A review of facility progress notes reveal R1 continued to have difficulty walking and additional x-rays were ordered for R1’s right and left hips and femurs on August 13, 2025. The facility continued to conduct daily body assessments and check R1’s vitals. Facility staff documented R1’s status daily on facility progress notes, and included notes about R1’s status, like participation in the day program and R1’s ambulatory status (or lack thereof). Additionally, licensed nurse Brian Miller conducted weekly assessments and documented his observation on the Body Systems Review and Physicians Examination sheet. Document review reveal nurse Miller examined R1 August 1, 2026, August 7, 2026, August 15, 2026, August 21, 2026, and August 29, 2026. Nurse Miller’s September 4, 2026 examination reveal R1 was sent to the emergency room as a result of the x-rays that were returned.
On September 4, 2025, R1’s x-ray results came back positive, revealing R1 has multiple fractures. R1’s primary physician Dr. Lee instructed facility staff to have R1 transported to the hospital. Administrator Maxine Knizeff decided to call 911 to transport R1 to the hospital rather than have facility staff drive R1 to prevent additional injuries. R1 was picked up the same day and transported to West Anaheim Medical Center.
During the investigation it was discovered there was no indication of any injuries until results of the x-rays taken on August 13,2026, returned. When it was reported that R1 sustained multiple fractures, Administrator Kniazeff, sought immediate medical attention. 911 was called and R1 was transported to the hospital the same day.
Based on the information gathered through interviews, document review, and observation the allegations are deemed unfounded, meaning the allegations are false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided.
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