1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32 | AMENDED REPORT DELIVERED ON 3-5-2025
It was alleged that Resident 1 (R1) sustained multiple unexplained injuries while in care and sustained multiple falls due to lack of supervision.
Regarding the allegation: Resident sustained multiple unexplained injuries while in care
It was alleged that R1 sustained a skin tear to the forearm in June 2022, a bruise to the buttocks in August 2022, and a bruise to the forearm in October 2023.
Record review revealed that during the timeframe of the alleged incidents, R1 was receiving services from an external health care provider and was bedbound. Records documented that R1 experienced intermittent skin integrity issues. Documentation indicated that each incident involving a skin issue was reported to R1’s responsible party, external health care provider, and R1’s primary care physician. Records further showed that R1’s skin conditions were monitored and treated in accordance with physician and external health care provider orders.
Additional interviews conducted with facility staff who were present during the timeframe of the alleged incidents did not disclose concerns regarding unexplained injuries or neglect in care. Interviews with outside sources, including responsible parties of residents who were in care during the same timeframe, did not reveal concerns related to repositioning practices or the level of care provided by facility staff.
Review of available medical records did not disclose any corroborating evidence indicating that the reported injuries were the result of neglect or improper care.
Regarding the allegation: Resident sustained multiple falls due to lack of supervision
It was alleged that R1 sustained multiple falls due to lack of supervision.
Record review indicated that R1 had a witnessed fall on July 19, 2023, which did not result in injury. Documentation showed that the responsible party, external health care provider, and R1’s primary care physician were notified in accordance with reporting requirements as required in Tittle 22 regulations. Records further reflected that following the incident, R1’s fall risk was reassessed and addressed through updates to the facility’s service plan. (Continue at LIC9099C) |