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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Calzada arrived unannounced to conduct a case management inspection following receipt of an incident report submitted to the Department on 8/30/24. LPA met with Karmen Szilvassy, caregiver, who contacted the Administrator. LPA spoke with Maricar King, Administrator, by phone, who stated she was unable attend the inspection. LPA stated the purpose of today's inspection.
The incident report notes that on 8/28/24, resident (R1) was sitting in their wheelchair outside on the backyard patio, and at approximately 11:00 am, a visitor observed that (R1) had fallen out of their wheelchair in front of the facility. (R1) was assessed, provided first aid, and immediately sent to the hospital for further medical attention. LPA reviewed paperwork for (R1). Physician's report notes resident (R1) has cognitive impairment, is confused, and cannot leave the facility unassisted; however, it's not noted to have elopement tendencies.
Caregiver (S1), who was present during the incident, stated to LPA today that she gave (R1) and resident (R2) glasses of water at the dining table before taking a short bathroom break. (S1) stated within (5) minutes, a visitor was knocking at the door to let her know (R1) had fallen from their wheelchair and into the street. (S1) stated she is not sure if (R1) exited through the front door or through the door leading to the backyard patio, to get to the front of the facility. LPA observed that the side outdoor gate is able to be pushed opened and does not have a locking mechanism. (R1) stated to LPA that they exited the facility from the common area to the outside patio and then through the side gate to reach the front driveway area. The Administrator stated that (R1) was outside on the patio and pushed the gate open to the front driveway are, commenting that (R1) tried to ambulate to the front yard before. (S1) stated (R1) will regularly go outside, after lunch, for about (10) minutes, is always supervised and has not tried to leave the facility previously. LPA observed during today's inspection, there is currently not a functioning alarm on the front door and learned the alarm on the patio door was turned off during the incident, as it regularly is during the daytime hours, including during today's inspection. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiency is issued on the 809-D page. Exit interview with caregiver as authorized by Administrator. Copy of report and appeal rights provided by email to Administrator. |