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13 | On June 16, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra, conducted an unannounced 10-day complaint visit. LPA met with Executive Director, Anoop Nair. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was not screened at entry point.
Regarding the allegation that resident eloped from the facility, according to the complainant, resident (R1) has dementia and left the facility without being properly watched. During the visit, LPA reviewed R1's file and interviewed staff. According to the file reviewed and the documentation collected, it indicates that R1 has a diagnosis of Dementia and is unable to leave the facility unassisted.
According to the Executive Director, R1 was newly admitted to the facility and was placed on 2 hour status checks. On June 8, 2022, staff observed R1 sitting in the lobby area about 10 minutes before elopment. R1 was missing for approximately an hour and thity minutes before returning back to the facility with the police.
Based on the file reviewed and interviews conducted, a resident did elope from the facility, therefore the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, this allegation is Substantiated.
Deficiency of the Residential Care Elderly California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 is observed and cited on a LIC 9099D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties.
Report reviewed with the Executive Director, and a copy is provided with the appeals rights is provided.
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