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At the time of the review, the facility was unable to provide a physician's order authorizing this medication change.
LPAs requested R1's current physician's report during the investigation.
On 3/24/2026, the facility provided a LIC 602 dated 11/10/2023. Since the document was not current, LPA Jamaly requested an updated physician's report, along with any physician's orders or supporting documentation authorizing the medication change, via email on 5/21/2026 and sent follow up email on 6/29/2026 to ED Donnabel Galicia and Memory Care Director, Shareetika Chand. As of the date of this report, the facility had not provided a physician's order or other documentation authorizing the medication change reflected on the MAR.
LPA Christina attempted to contact the Reporting Party (RP) via telephone on 3/24/2026 and on 5/21/2026 Reza Jamaly attempted again and also sent an email on 5/21/2025 requesting clarification and supporting information, however, no response was received from RP by conclusion of the investigation.
LPAs also reviewed R1's Individual Service Plan, annual appraisal dated 2/5/2025, and Admission Agreement dated 12/2/2023. These records documented that R1 required assistance with medication administration and that facility staff were responsible for assisting R1 with taking medications as prescribed.
Based on interviews, record reviews, and the facility's failure to provide documentation supporting the medication change, the Department has determined, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED.
A deficiency is cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, Section 87465(e), Incidental Medical and Dental Care. An exit interview was held with Administrator Donnabell Galicia, and a copy of report was left at the facility. Appeal rights were provided. |