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32 | Continued from LIC 9099
The department reviewed R1's Medical Assessment, which states" R1 is diagnosed with severe protein-calorie malnutrition, NSTEMI (non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction), CHF (congestive heart failure), schizophrenia in remission, orthostatic hypotension, tardive dyskinesia, dysphagia, and HLD (hyperlipidemia). R1 takes medication and requires assistance with medication management. R1 uses a walker and wheelchair due to motor impairment/paralysis and has a history of skin condition breakdown…".
Additionally, department reviewed R1 Death Certificate, which states " R1 immediate cause of death is listed as non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, with a time interval between the onset and death noted in days. The underlying conditions contributing to R1 death are anemia, with the time interval between the onset and death noted in months, and coronary artery disease, with the time interval between the onset and death noted in years. Other significant conditions contributing to R1 death, but not resulting in the underlying cause, are chronic lymphocytic leukemia".
Due to above note information, the Department concluded the following:
“Resident 1’s (R1) death certificate states [R1] immediate cause of death as non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, with the time interval between the onset and date noted in days. There are no indications that R1’s death was questionable.”
Based on all the information collected by the Department, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation occurred, therefore this allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies cited. Exit interview was held and a copy of report was left at the facility. |