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32 | ...CONTINUED FROM LIC 9099...
Facility staff reported that they assisted R1 with bathing, dressing, and toileting. R1 was bathed two or three times a week, she was dressed multiple times a day as needed, and her adult diapers were checked at least every two hours to make sure they were dry. Facility staff also assisted R1 if she chose to use the toilet. Since R1 was able to ambulate independent of staff assistance or assistive devices she did not need to be repositioned. Facility staff denied observing unusual skin conditions (redness, open areas, skin tears etc.) while providing routine care. R1 was not on home health or hospice while residing at the facility.
This investigation concludes that facility staff failed to observe changes in skin condition on R1’s buttocks while providing her with routine care (dressing, showering, toileting) and they failed to seek appropriate care in a timely manner. Thus, resulting in a stage 3 and unstageable pressure injury to R1's buttocks.
Based on interviews and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated.
Administrator was informed that a civil penalty assessment based on Health and Safety Code § 1548 is currently under review and may be assessed on a later date, as a result of R1 sustaining a pressure injury while in care of the facility. Once civil penalty assessment has been determined, LPA will return on a future date to assess the civil penalty.
The following deficiency was observed (see LIC 9099-D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. A civil penalty in the amount of $500 is being issued on today's visit due to the violation resulting in R1 sustaining injuries Failure to correct the deficiency may result in additional civil penalties. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted with Sandeep. Copy of the report sent to Administrator and Sandeep via e-mail with a "read receipt" to verify the LIC 9009, LIC 9099-C, LIC 9099-D, LIC 811, Civil Penalty and appeal rights were received. Administrator is to print out the report and fax signed copies to LPA at 916-263-4744. |