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Allegation- Facility not following doctor’s orders. -UNSUBSTANIATED
The department conducted interviews with staff and residents and reviewed records to investigate the complaint allegation. Records reviews for resident indicated facility administered R1’s medications as ordered by their physician without any issues. Record review for R1 indicated that (LIC 602, dated- 10/11/23) R1 was capable of managing and determining their needs for medications including PRN . R1 can and has asked for medication as needed. Based on interviews conducted, the facility does not withhold medications when asked based on blood pressure readings. The family and R1 were requesting for facility to check R1s blood pressure daily and give a dose of Alprazolam 0.25mg tab- 1 tab by mouth every 8hrs PRN as ordered by R1s physician. Facility was unable to meet this request as Per Title 22 Regulations, facility staff cannot decide to give or withhold any medications.
Based on interviews conducted by the Department and records review, the preponderance of evidence standards has not been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that a complaint allegation is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
Exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility. The signature of the Administrator on these forms acknowledges receipt of these documents.
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