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32 | Regarding allegation, “Resident sustained an injury while in care”, LPA conducted interviews of the staff and the Physician of R1, the Principal Inspector for Commercial Buildings, representative for Allegion (LCN), Code Enforcement and reviewed the video of the incident in which Resident #1 (R1) was involved in on 9/8/2021.
LPA observed that R1 was visiting the Assisted living side of the building and was coming through the door. While talking to other residents, R1 did not remove hand from the door jamb of the door as it was closing. In speaking with a representative of Allegion (LCN), it was stated that “ low energy models, sensors are not required, and the closing force is 9lbs from the hinge edge which means 9lbs of force to be placed to counteract the door”. The investigation revealed that although R1 sustained an injury while in care the facility was deemed to not be at fault.
Regarding allegation, “Resident sustained multiple falls while in care” LPA observed medical documentation that R1 was seen at the hospital for a fall on two occasions that was not witnessed. The dates were 5/11/21 where a contusion of the head occurred and 8/21/21 where there was a laceration repair.
A review of the most recent physician report does not indicate that R1 is a fall risk. R1 ambulates without assistance of any device on a daily basis.
The preponderance of evidence standards has not been met. “This agency has investigated the complaint alleging, the above-mentioned allegation(s). We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint.”
Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no violations were cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided. |