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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arlene Garcia made an unannounced visit to Brookedale Tracy to conduct a Case Management Visit regarding a reported AWOL incident that occurred on 11/7/21. LPA was greeted by Marites Rita, Nurse (S1), and met with Executive Director (ED) Sara Mackedsky via telephone. ED was out sick but dialed in to discuss the visit.
Incident Report submitted on 11/16/2021 indicated that on 11/7/21 at 12:45am during routine rounds the staff noticed R1 was not in the room. Staff immediate searched for R1 finding R1 in the parking lot laying on the ground on R1s right side. R1 complained of right arm, back, and leg pain, Medtech (S2) contacted 911 and R1 was transported to San Juaqion General Hospital. R1 returned to facility same day. Facility moved R1 to Memory Care Unit. S2 and ED contacted RP of incident on the day of incident.
During record review, LPA observed that R1’s LIC602 stated that R1 may not leave facility unassisted. LPA observed S2 has recieved the following training: Preventing Catastrophic Reactions, Preventing and Responding to Elopment, Managing Elopement, Falls Management, What is Dementia?, Differing Dementias prior to incident.
Based on interviews conducted by LPA and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standards have been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies are being cited on the attached 809-D. |