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32 | A review of documents received, and interviews conducted reveal that resident (R1) had been experiencing episodes of agitation and aggression to other residents and staff in the facility. An incident report obtained states that on the evening of 9/20/20, R1 was observed chasing a staff member while attempting to stab the staff with a butter knife. R1 was sent to the hospital for further evaluation. Another incident report obtained indicates that on the afternoon of 9/23/20, R1 went into R2 room and grabbed R2 by the neck and choked her. R1 also grabbed R2 by the arm causing a bruise and a scratch resulting in staff applying first aid to R2 arm. Another incident report on 9/26/2020 and documentation in a staff communication log indicates that R1 attacked another resident and two staff members and was sent to the hospital again.
Interviews with 3 staff revealed that R1 had been sent to the hospital several times and returned but the medication adjustments were not effective in dealing with R1 aggressive behaviors. Analyst reviewed R1 needs and services plan and observed that the facility failed to put safeguards in place to protect R2 and other residents knowing that R1 was displaying behavior that put the health and safety of others at risk.
Based on information interviews conducted and records reviewed, this analyst finds the allegation to be SUBSTANTIATED - a finding that means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies are being cited on the attached 9099-D.
Exit interview conducted. Copy of report and appeal rights provided to staff.
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