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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived at the facility unannounced on 08/02/22 to conduct a case management inspection to follow up on a recent AWOL at the facility. LPA met with facility Executive Director (ED)- Antonette Edwards and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the visit , LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, the daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms and contacted facility and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured to apply hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn surgical mask. LPA was screened upon entry by staff.
The facility submitted a completed Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC624) on/around 7/27/2022 regarding resident (R1) leaving the facility unattended on 07/26/22, at approximately 6.00pm. LPA spoke to ED on 07/27/22 and confirmed resident was gone 30-40 minutes after R1 daughter notified facility that her father ‘s location was showing outside the facility from R1 cell phone tracker. ED followed up immediately after the AWOL and found R1 on street next to backside of the facility Resident returned to the facility uninjured. R1 told ED that he jumped from the back-side fence to look for his ex-wife. Facility notified R1 doctor and family on 07/26/22 regarding this AWOL incident.
R1's physician's report, dated 07/10/22, indicates that resident has diagnosis of dementia with behavior disturbance and cannot leave the facility unassisted. This was first AWOL incident for R1 since his admission to the facility. Resident has not tried to leave facility again and has been communicating better with the staff if he needs something.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, 1 deficiency is issued on the 809D page.
Exit interview conducted. Copy of report and appeal rights provided to Executive Director. |