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25 | On 10/3/23 at 1:45pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould conducted an unannounced Case Management Deficiencies inspection to address deficiencies observed by the department related to in the reported incident dated 12/26/22.
The department has determined based on a review of evidence collected that the facility did not meet all requirements of Title 22 regulations that were not identified when previously investigated by the department.
The department has determined, the facility not adhere to all aspects of dementia care regulations under tittle 22 by allowing a resident with dementia access to cigarettes and matches/lighter which is prohibited under 87705 (care for persons with dementia) sections, f (1) and (2). By allowing the resident with dementia access to cigarettes and lighter/matches, the administrator at the time of the reported incident, did not display knowledge of requirements for the care and supervision on R1 who passed away as a result of injuries sustained while partaking in their preferred activity of smoking.
The department has also determined the facility did not meet the basic services for R1 as identified in the Health and safety code in terms of ensuring the general health, safety and well-being for R1 as staff members did not meet regulations for supervision of resident while the resident partook in their preferred activity of smoking which resulted in R1's death from injuries sustained while smoking.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the following deficiencies are cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were left at the facility. |