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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, contacted the facility and spoke with Licensee, Mary Jane Tolentino, via telephone call to deliver the findings of the investigation on the above allegation.
Pertaining to the allegation, "Staff failed to address resident's change in medical condition," it was alleged Resident One's (R1's) medical decisions were being made by facility staff and/or themself, despite being diagnosed with a cognitive disease. The LPA, on 10/03/2019, initiated the investigation into the above allegation; staff/resident interviews were conducted, records were reviewed, and copies of pertinent information were obtained. According to R1's Medical Assessment, R1 was diagnosed with a cognitive disease on 03/14/2018. The Medical Assessment also indicated R1 could not manage their own treatment. The LPA interviewed R1 who reported no one has made medical decisions for them while residing at the facility. R1 reported not having to make any medical decisions while residing at the facility. Licensee Tolentino was also interviewed and reported R1 does not show symptoms commonly associated with the cognitive disease. She reported R1 does not have a responsible party, R1 makes their own medical decisions, and she denied making |