(a) Based on the individual's preadmission appraisal, and subsequent changes to that appraisal, the facility shall provide assistance and care for the resident in those activities of daily living which the resident is unable to do for himself/herself. Postural supports may be used under the following conditions: (1) Postural supports shall be limited to appliances or devices such as braces, spring release trays, or soft ties, used to achieve proper body position and balance, to improve a resident's mobility and independent functioning, or to position rather than restrict movement including, but not limited to, preventing a resident from falling out of bed, a chair, etc.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: |
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4 | Based on LPAs observation on todays inspection, R2 was observed with a half/full bed rail. Licensee explained that there was a doctors order for the use, but could not locate. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 residents requirements for the use of postural supports, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. |
 | POC Due Date: 09/20/2023 |
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4 | Facility to provide proof of the use of the half bed rail and send in a written statement they understand full bed rails are not to be used; written plan to include R2s plan to ensure their safety, current appraisal showing needs and service plan. POC due date 9/20/2023 to LPA Araceli Canela |
(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (6) Appraisals are conducted on an ongoing basis pursuant to Section 87463, Reappraisals.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: |
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4 | Based on todays record review with co-licensee, Mylene R1 and R2 with dementia diagnoses did not have a current physicians report and appraisal. Facility also needed current reappraisals for 4 out of 5 residents, and 2 out of 5 residents physician reports were dated to have been conducted in 2017 and 2018, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 resident records, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. |
 | POC Due Date: 09/28/2023 |
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4 | Facility to send proof of residents current physician reports, reappraisal, Service needs and written statement they understand regulation. Statement to include plan on how they will stay in compliance. POC due date 9/28/2023 attention LPA Araceli Canela |