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32 | The investigation was conducted by Investigation Branch (IB) Investigator Fizza Shahzad as an assignment. IB Shahzad requested medical records for Resident #1 (R1). R1’s medical records were obtained and reviewed. The Department has determined the following as it relates to the above allegation.
Based on complaint, resident sustained a medical condition while in care. R1 was brought to the hospital due to a rash to unchanged brief. Based on R1’s medical records, R1 was not septic and did not have 30 open wounds. R1 was diagnosed with Cellulitis and abcess of buttocks, for which R1 was prescribed clotrimazole/betamethasone and Mupirocoin ointment. On 11/12/2021, it was noted at R1’s follow up that the infection on buttocks is improving as expected. On 11/13/20/2021, a physical exam was conducted, it was noted there were multiple areas of healed infection on left and right buttocks. No abcess was reported. R1 was later discharged.
Based on interviews with 2 of 4 staff members, R1 did not sustain a medical condition while in care. S4 stated, when staff assessed R1 upon arrival, staff observed R1 had a rash. However, 2 of 4 staff members were unaware of the incident. LPA is unable to prove or disprove if incident occurred.
Staff did not report change of condition to responsible party
LPA interviewed 4 staff members. Based on staff interviews, 3 of 4 staff members were unaware of the incident. Based on incident report dated 11/01/2021, R1 developed a rash the week prior and R1's daughter was made aware and transported R1 to Urgent Care to be evaluated.
Based on S4's interview and documentation, R1's daughter and Physician was contacted on 11/01/2021 and 11/03/2021. Based on notes, R1 was sent to the hospital on 11/03/2021 regarding an open sore. LPA is unable to prove or disprove if incident occurred.
Based on interviews, observations and record review, it is determined that facility is currently meeting the regulatory food supply. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director and a copy of report given. |