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32 | services. However, R1’s responsible party was not presented with the opportunity to select which hospice agency would provide services to R1. The investigation yielded evidence that R1’s responsible party was not presented with options or given an opportunity to participate in the agency selection process. R1’s responsible party was informed, by facility staff, of which hospice agency R1 would be enrolled into and would provide services. R1’s responsible party was only provided paperwork to sign to have R1 admitted into hospice services once the agency had been selected by facility personnel.
Based upon interviews conducted, the above allegation is substantiated. This finding means that the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met and the allegation is valid. Deficiency is cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 and noted on the attached LIC 9099-D.
An exit interview was conducted with Anafe Rivera, Site Manager, and a copy of this report and Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided to the Site Manager at the conclusion of the visit. Her signature on this form acknowledges receipt of copies of the rights and report. |