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At approximately 8:30pm, R1 advised both S2 and S3 that they were feeling sick to their stomach. At or about 8:30 PM, R1 asked S2 to assist them to the bathroom as they felt as if they were going to vomit. Once the nausea subsided, R1 then asked S2 to assist them to the toilet. S2 seated R1 on the toilet, then left R1 alone in the bathroom to check on another resident two (2) doors down. Interviews with staff revealed that all staff caring for R1 that day knew that R1 was weak and unsteady but a care plan stating that R1 needed stand by assistance while toileting still had not been written.
At or about 8:40pm, S2 returned to check on R1. R1 was found on the floor of the bathroom with their head and upper extremity in the shower area, while their lower extremity was near the base of the toilet. R1 was unresponsive, had no pulse, and was not breathing. S2 then contacted S3 and S3 dialed 911 and with instruction from the operator, began administering CPR. Law Enforcement arrived on scene a several minutes later as well as paramedics and took over resuscitative measures (CPR). S1 presented paramedics with R1’s do not resuscitate (DNR) documents and they ceased any further life saving activities. R1 was pronounced deceased by paramedics on the scene. Death Certificate revealed that R1’s death was caused by a traumatic brain injury due to striking their head during a fall.
S1 admitted to not reading the discharge care plan instructions from R1’s skilled nursing facility. Therefore, S1 did not update R1’s appraisal, in writing, to include the changes in the care and supervision needed to ensure the health and safety of R1.
This agency has investigated the incident that occurred on April 6, 2020, which resulted in the death of R1. Based on review of facility records, outside source records, interviews with staff and outside sources, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore the licensee if found culpable of negligence which resulted in the fall that ultimately caused the death of R1. A deficiency is cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, on the attached LIC 809D.
At this time, per Health and Safety Code Section 1569.49, a civil penalty assessment is under review by the Program Administrator of the Community Care Licensing Division. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, Appeal and Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 01/16), along with the Confidential Names (LIC 811) was provided to Licensee, Dan Salceda. |