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32 | Lack of supervision - Staff failed to seek timely medical care for a resident.
During the investigation, numerous persons were interviewed, and several documents were obtained. Documents included X-rays, Physician Medical Records, lab results, Medication Records, Physician’s Report, Individual Program Plan, Functional Capability Assessment, Facility Notes, and Admission Agreement.
During the interview process it was reported that staff failed to seek timely medical care for a Resident (Resident 1). It was stated that the resident had lost a substantial amount of weight with no answers. On 04/04/22 and 04/28/22 the resident’s physician ordered lab work. The physician indicated the importance of getting the lab work completed for the resident and a nurse spoke personally with the administrator advising the need to get the lab work completed. The administrator reported that staff did attempt to get the lab work completed; however, stated that the resident was uncooperative. There were no records to corroborate the failed attempts of getting the lab work done. The resident’s lab tests and X-rays were not completed until 05/27/22, which was when it was discovered that the resident suffered broken ribs. It took the administrator nearly six weeks to get the tests completed.
Based on observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.
Appeal Rights were explained and provided to the facility representative listed above and an exit interview was conducted. If any of the cited deficiencies are not corrected by the noted due dates; civil penalties may be assessed.
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