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25 | On 4/18/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Grace Donato conducted an unannounced case management incident visit.. LPA met with Executive Director, Joshua Lambengco and Resident Care Coordinator, Bernadette Kang and explained the purpose of today's visit.
On 2/12/2024, Licensing received a report of resident (R1) who died due to choking. LPA investigated and interviewed staff. Staff member (S1) mentioned that R1 was having snacks during that time and was seated on the bed while being fed. R1 was fine eating until R1 stopped talking. R1 then signaled pointing to his/her throat. S1 immediately called for help and emergency services were called. Police and 911 arrived and took over.
Based on record reviews, R1 is non ambulatory, no assistance with meal reminders or feeding support. R1 also has a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) order of Do Not Resuscitate. Staff has updated training for first Aid. A police report was obtained and stated that emergency services were instructing the staff to take out food items from R1s mouth.
No deficiencies being cited today. Report is reviewed and copy is provided. |