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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived at the facility unannounced on 3/28/2022 to conduct a case management inspection to follow up on a recent AWOL at the facility. LPA met with Angie Crudo, Administrator, and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, 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: KN-95 Mask. LPA observed resident (3) residents in the front room near the kitchen, including the (1) resident (R1) who AWOL'd from the facility on 3/12/2022.
The facility submitted a completed Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC624) on/around 3/17/2022 following a phone call regarding resident (R1) leaving the facility unattended on Saturday, 3/12/22, at approximately 10:30- 11:00 am. LPA spoke to Administrator on 3/18/2022 and confirmed resident was gone for (6) hours. Administrator followed up immediately after the AWOL and contacted the police to make a report. Resident was found on the corner nearby the facility and was returned to the facility uninjured. Administrator explained that resident started to leave again on 3/16/2022 and staff realized immediately when resident was still on the driveway. Facility had one staff on duty at the time of R1 leaving the facility.
R1's physician's report, dated 3/9/2020, indicates that resident is sometimes forgetful and cannot leave the facility unattended, but he does not have a diagnosis of Dementia. Resident has not tried to leave again and has been communicating better with the staff if he needs something.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6,. Chapter 8, the following (1) deficiency is issued on the 809C page.
Exit interview. Copy of report and appeal rights provided to Administrator.
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