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32 | A review of R1’s medical records from the local hospital indicate the Administrator was contacting the Primary Care Physician (PCP) for an updated Physician Report (LIC602). A review of R1’s facility records indicate R1 moved into the facility on 2/10/20. Additionally, the medical records indicate that R1 was seen by a licensed skilled professional on 2/14-16/2020 at which time home health was ordered for intermittent skilled nursing care such as physical therapy, and speech therapy. R1 was also seen on February 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 28 and March 2, 7, and 9 by the licensed skilled professionals. On 3/7/20, licensed skilled professionals documented that R1 was diagnosed with “gluteal cleft region shows likely stage II ulcers with no infection and healing well.”
The investigation revealed that although pressure injuries developed while in care, the facility and responsible party together obtained medical attention. The facility provided observation, care and supervision of R1.
Regarding the allegation, “Facility staff did not meet the hygiene needs of resident”, LPA obtained through an interview the Home Health RN stated that the facility staff followed her instructions and the pressure injuries were healing. The hospital medical records revealed that on 3/7/20 licensed skilled professionals observed the pressure injuries to be healing well. The facility staff documented on Care Notes that R1 was receiving assistance in repositioning every 2 hours. The pressure injuries were noted as being present from 2/25/20 – 3/7/20 during this time the licensed skilled professional at the local hospital and Home Health RN both concur that the pressure injuries were at a stage 2 and healing well. There was no mention in either of the medical records that there was concern for the residents’ body odor or hygiene care of the resident. Staff stated that R1 was taken to the bathroom as often as agreed to by R1 and there were not 3 diapers put on R1. Staff agreed that inside of the diaper there was additional padding used to hold the amount of urination that R1 would excrete. This method was agreed upon by the responsible party who provided the materials for staff to use for that purpose. R1 was changed every 2 hours according to the interviews conducted with S1, S2, S5, S6 and Licensee.
The investigation revealed that although R1 sustained stage 2 pressure injuries the hygiene needs were met as there was no records indicating the needs were not met.
The preponderance of evidence standards has not been met; therefore, the above allegation(s) is found to be UNFOUNDED. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies cited. |