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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bethany Huusfeldt-Mirlohi arrived unannounced to deliver findings for complaint. LPA met with administrator Kaye Key during today’s inspection.
In the investigation of the complaint the Department found that facility failed to seek medical attention for R1 after she sustained multiple unwitnessed falls. File review documents show that R1 sustained unwitnessed falls on 12/21/2020, 12/23/2020, and 12/30/2020. R1 was initially independent with walking, transferring, and toileting. After the fall on 12/23/2020, R1 was unable to walk and had to use a wheelchair. Staff were required to assist with ambulation and transfer her into a wheelchair. The alert charting notes document on 12/30/20 and 1/2/21 R1 complained of back pain post the fall on 12/23/2020. The alert charting notes document on 12/30/20, 12/31/20, 1/1/21,1/2/21, and 1/3/21 resident was given PRN pain medication due to residents complaints of pain.
Facility staff reported that resident had a significant change of condition following the falls. Staff stated resident was initially independent with walking, transferring, and toileting. Staff stated after the falls Helen was unable to walk and had to use a wheelchair. In addition, staff stated resident was unable to transfer herself in and out of bed, required staff assistance, and she chose to stay in bed most of the day. Staff reported that resident did not complain of pain to her back after the falls. Alert charting notes and medical records documenting a couple of occasions when resident complained of back pain prior to 1/4/2020.
Continuation on 809-C. |