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32 | On the above date, R1 was attempting to call a family member without success and became angry which resulted in R1 throwing his phone across the room. Two staff members approached the door. Staff members attempted verbal de-escalations. One staff member entered R1’s room to retrieve the phone and speak with R1. Based on interviews, R1 immediately pushed staff member against the wall, hit staff member, and began engaging in self-injurious behaviors and disrobing. Staff members separated to avoid further injury and incidents, however, R1 made additional contact with staff member and began choking her. Staff members on duty assisted in successfully removing R1’s hands from this staff member’s throat area. Interviews conducted with staff members revealed corroborated statements that staff member entered R1’s room alone and during an observed behavior which should not have occurred given the particulars as noted above and contributed to R1’s escalated behaviors. It was further determined through interviews that during the behavior episode of R1, an additional staff member was on duty and not actively engaging in attempts to intervene during the event. After the event, this staff member arrived with protective pads, however, R1’s behaviors had subsided. This event resulted in minor injuries to R1 as well as staff member involved. Additionally, it was determined through interviews that staff members have been trained on appropriate interventions regarding resident behaviors, as well as how and when to engage. As a result, it is determined that staff did not ensure proper protocols and safety measures which contributed to R1’s escalated behaviors and altercation with another staff.
As a result, the preponderance of evidence standard is met, and this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Citation is issued under Title 22, Division 6 and noted on LIC 9099D. A civil penalty in the amount of $250 is issued in addition to citation due to a repeat violation of Section 80078(a) within a 12-month period. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided. Appeal rights and LIC 811 provided |