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25 | On 03/27/24 Licensing Program Analyst, Kimberly Viarella, made an unannounced visit to this facility to conduct a case management visit regarding a resident on resident altercation that took place on 03/23/24. LPA identified herself upon arrival, stated the purpose of the visit and asked to meet with the Designated Facility Administrator (DFA). LPA met with Ashley Sylve and Vice President of Operations Laura Schutt. A brief interview followed.
This LPA learned during today's case management investigation that this incident took place in the dining area of Memory Care some time around 11:00 - 11:30 AM. R2 was sitting alone at one of the tables. Staff, S1 stepped away from the dining area to distribute snacks to residents sitting on the couch in the hallway roughly 10-15 feet away. Upon returning to the dining room S1 observed R1 standing over R2 punching R2 in the back of the head repeatedly. S1 stepped between R1 and R2 and put their arms up to create a barrier. S1 and explained that R1 shouldn't do that. S1 stated that R1 had such an angry look on their face that it seemed like R1 didn't see S1 standing there. Eventually R1 stated, "F@#$ it." and walked away.
Alpha One was called to transport R1 to the hospital for evaluation as he remained in an agitated state. The police were also called so that the assault could be reported. (Case Number 24-92892). R2, a hospice resident, was asked if they wanted to be sent out for evaluation but said that they were fine; they declined.The responsible parties for R1 and R2 were notified as was R2's hospice agency.
LPA reviewed the LIC 602, Needs ad Services Plan, and the discharge instructions for R1. There were medication changes initiated to decrease aggression, however, a document review of observations and interviews revealed that R1 has refused medications repeatedly. R1's doctor was notified of these medication refusals. This LPA learned through reading the observation notes provided by the DFA along with information gathered from staff interviews, that staff have been redirecting and intervening to prevent |