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13 | Based on information reported by and obtained from facility staff, San Mateo County Sheriff and Fire Dept. reports, and Death Certificate, this allegation is determined to be unsubstantiated.
On 6/21/22, when Resident #5 passed away, staff observed that he was breathing heavily and non-responsive. Staff called administrator and 9-1-1. They performed CPR as directed by 9-1-1 dispatcher. Five minutes later, County Sheriffs and Fire Dept. paramedics arrived and observed that R5 was without a pulse. A binder was observed in the bedroom where R5 was; it contained personal and medical history information including POLST for another resident #1. Based on the DNR observed in the bedroom where R5 was found, fire dept. paramedics did not start CPR and cancelled EMS. The immediate cause of death per Death Certificate is acute renal failure.
According to Incident and Death Reports submitted to CCLD on 6/27/22, R5 was very weak, sleeping more than usual, and had poor appetite. R5 was diagnosed with dementia, hypertension and diabetes. In addition, hospice services were being considered by client's family.
Although the allegation may have occurred or is valid, there is not enough evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. |