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25 | On 3-24-23 at 4:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Bilger arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit regarding an incident which occurred on 2-28-23. LPA met with Administrator Anuradha Saini and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA interviewed Administrator and reviewed incident report dated 2-28-23, as well as physician's report for R1. Based on interview and record review, it was determined that on 2-28-23 at approximately 7:15am, resident1 (R1) was sitting outside of the facility. A med tech (S1) encourage R1 to come inside due to cold weather. R1 stated he will come back after his routine walk. At 8:15am, S1 attempted to check on R1 and was unable to locate R1. S1 and other facility staff checked R1's room and surrounding areas of facility as well as areas across the street from facility, but unable to locate R1. At approximately 9:00am, R1 arrived back at facility accompanied by local law enforcement.
Based on review of physician's report for R1, R1 is unable to leave building unassisted. Facility staff reported incident within regulatory time frames. Facility staff is currently in process of assessing R1 for placement within secured unit of facility.
Due to facility unaware of R1's whereabouts, citation is issued under Health and Safety code 1569.312(d). An immediate civil penalty in the amount of $1000 is issued to facility in addition to citation due to repeat violation within 12 month period. An exit interview was conducted with Anuradha Saini and a copy of this report was left with Anuradha. Appeal rights provided. |