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13 | On November 1, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver findings for the above allegation. LPA met with Administrator, Eloisa Bustamante and explained the purpose of the visit.
Regarding the allegation of questionable death, according to the reporting party, on April 26, 2022, Resident #1 (R1) died due to Staff #1 (S1) not assisting hospice aide in transferring R1 with a hoyer lift, causing R1 to fall, resulting in R1’s death on May 22, 2022.
During the investigation, the Department collected Resident #1 (R1’s) documentation and conducted interviews. Based on the staff interviewed, although both the facility staff member and hospice aid were assisting R1, they both put each other at fault. In addition, it was indicated R1’s sling was improperly placed causing R1 to fall, hit his/her head and sustain an injury to the back of the head. Based on medical reports reviewed, R1 was transported to the hospital and was diagnosed with subdural hematoma which lead to his/her seizures resulting in R1’s death. In addition, the immediate cause of death listed on R1’s death certificate was subdural hemorrhage with Alzheimer’s disease as a contributing factor.
Based on the documents collected and the interviewes conducted, the above allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegation is unsubstantiated at this time.
Report is reviewed with Administrator and a copy is provided |