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32 | According to Complainant, R1 was admitted into the assisted living side of the facility beginning of August 2020. The 3rd week of August, R1 was able to leave the facility and did not notify facility staff. After the incident R1 was transferred to the memory care side to make sure there was more supervision for R1. R1 was able to leave the facility again without staff’s knowledge. Complainant had to call the facility to notify them that R1 had left the facility.
Records review revealed, on 08/03/2020 an initial level of care assessment was completed by the facility. It was discovered, R1’s elopement history and concerns were reviewed by facility’s Resident Care Director (RCD). On 09/07/2020, a second level of care assessment was completed by the facility due to R1 being moved to Memory Care Unit. The level of care assessment states that R1 requires staff to escort up to 3 times daily and requires checks at regular interval. On 10/02/2020, a third level of care assessment was completed by the facility. Changes in the level of care assessment indicated an increase in R1’s required checks at frequent intervals.
The Department interviewed and received statement from Resident Care Director (RCD), Allison. RCD was asked to elaborate on R1’s level of care assessment which states that R1 requires staff to escort up to 3 times daily. RCD stated R1 is being escorted to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. RCD was asked to elaborate requires checks at regular intervals. RCD stated, if resident was on status check then staff is to check on resident throughout the day and night. RCD was asked if staff is required to check on R1. RCD answered, yes.
It was discovered that on 07/29/2020, R1 moved into the assisted living unit of the facility. On 09/05/2020, R1 was moved to memory care unit. The Department reviewed facility’s communication with R1’s Physician. On 10/03/2020, the facility notified R1's Physician that R1 had left the community on 10/02/2020 at 2 PM and was taken to his former residence by a good Samaritan. R1 was transported back to the community in good condition. No c/o pain or discomfort.
Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are being cited on the attached LIC9099D.
Appeal rights provided to the facility.
An exit interview was conducted with Debra Duval, Executive Director, and a copy of this report will be provided to the facility via email. |