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32 | A review of the Marian Medical Regional Center records revealed R1 was admitted 12/24/2022 with the chief complaint of generalized weakness. The records noted concern of care of R1 upon arrival to the ER. The records noted “R1 was living in substandard conditions”, “found to be living in squalor”, “found in unlivable conditions”. Due to the poor living situation, Adult Protective Services (APS) was contacted to find a new board and care facility placement. Due to R1 being COVID-19 positive R1 needed to stay 10-days before they could be placed. The assessment noted COVID-19, mild gingivitis, allergies, depression, iron deficiency anemia, hyperlipidemia, neuropathy, hypertension, and cerebral palsy. The records further noted R1 “appears unkempt, poor oral hygiene, hair matted and R1 smells of body odor; emaciated. Recent weight loss without trying. Needs one (1) person assist with all activities of daily living”. Dr. Khalsa made a note about R1’s low blood pressure and a possible connection to missed medications. On 12/31/2022, while at the hospital, R1 began having respiratory difficulty, suffered cardiac arrest, and passed away. The cause of death was listed as Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Covid-19, and Cerebral Palsy.
The licensee/administrator denied the allegations and submitted a written statement that they “changed R1 every four (4) hours during the day and in the morning after awakening. Waking R1 in the night to change R1 caused problems with schizophrenia. R1 wore two (2) depends, and two (2) pads at night for incontinence. R1 was fed large amounts of food daily and R1’s weight loss was discussed with the doctor. Assisted R1 with tooth brushing twice a day. Medications were given as directed. R1 drank a full 64-ounce container of water daily in addition to coffee, orange juice and milk”.
TCRC listed R1’s diagnoses as high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic periodontitis, anxiety, and mild intellectual disability. According to the TCRC progress notes, dated January 2022 to September 2022, nighttime was worse for R1, episodes of incontinence and yelling. R1 was eating well, but losing weight, skin picks. There were no documents reviewed that indicated R1 was diagnosed with schizophrenia.
On the allegation: Facility staff left resident soiled for an extended period. R1 was brought to the ER on 12/24/2022 covered with urine and feces. R1 had four (4) layers of incontinence briefs/pad completely soaked through. The licensee/administrator admitted they did not change R1 during the nighttime. Therefore, the allegation is deemed Substantiated at this time.
CONTINUED on LIC9099-C |