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32 | Based on the investigation, the allegation of neglect/lack of care and supervision resulting in resident sustaining multiple injuries (fractures) is Substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. In addition, this violation posed an immediate Health and Safety risk to resident(s) in care. An Immediate Civil Penalty of $500 is being assessed. The Administrator was also informed that an enhanced civil penalty may be assessed based on Health and Safety Code § 1569.49
Regarding the allegation, Neglect/lack of care and supervision resulting in resident sustaining skin tears, investigation reveals on 8/13/2022, R1 was observed with skin tears, blood on pajamas near elbows, signs of pain and unable to sit up. On the same day around 11:30 am, R1 was admitted to the local hospital. According to medical records, R1 had had a lumbar compression fracture, a mildly displaced left femoral intertrochanteric fracture, and skin tears on both elbows. Medical records also indicate the cause of the injuries was an accidental fall. R1 fell while in care and sustained skin tears on the elbows. Staff denied seeing the skin tears the night before when they conducted a body check after the fall. Staff did not call 911, family, or a supervisor to report the fall.
Based on the investigation, the allegation of neglect/lack of care and supervision resulting in resident sustaining skin tears is Substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of evidence standard has been met.
Regarding the allegation, facility staff did not inform authorized representative of resident's injuries, the investigation reveals that on 8/13/2022, R1 had an unwitnessed fall. Staff found R1 on the tile floor of the dining room. Staff assessed R1 and transported R1 back to R1's bedroom and put R1 in bed. At the time of the fall (incident), it was found that R1 had been left unattended. Emergency services were not contacted for R1 on the day of the fall. Neither R1’s responsible party nor physician were immediately notified by the facility after the unwitnessed fall. In addition, facility staff revealed that night shift was not informed that R1 had an unwitnessed fall during the day. On 8/14/2022, R1 was observed with skin tears, blood on pajamas near elbows, signs of pain and unable to sit up. On the same day around 11:30 am, R1 was admitted to the local hospital.
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