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32 | Continued from LIC9099
Interview with Licensee stated that on Sunday, 06/14/2026, R1 had a fall which resulted in a skin tear on their arm. Licensee contacted R1’s hospice agency to assess R1 and R1 received first aid. Per Licensee, R1 did not have any blisters on Sunday, 06/14/2026. Licensee further stated that on Monday, 06/15/2026, blisters were observed on R1 by the Blize Hospice Caregiver before R1 went to Dialysis. Per Licensee, R1 did not look to be in pain on the morning of 06/15/2026. Licensee also stated that they asked R1’s Hospice Nurse what R1’s blisters could be and was told it could be fluid retention caused by R1’s medication.
Interview with R1’s Responsible Party revealed that they saw R1 on Friday, 06/12/2026, Saturday, 06/13/2026, and Sunday, 06/14/2026. Per Responsible Party, they went to see R1 on 06/14/2026 after being informed of their fall and skin tear and did not observe any blisters on that day. Interview with Responsible Party further stated that they spoke with R1’s Hospice Nurse who stated that they did not observe any blisters on R1 when they assessed them on Sunday, 06/14/2026, and applied first aid. Per Responsible Party, the cause of R1’s blisters is unknown.
Multiple attempts to contact R1’s hospice agency to corroborate information were unsuccessful. Review of R1’s hospice progress notes did not indicate what happened the morning of 06/15/2026.
Based on record review, interviews conducted, and observations made, this allegation is Unsubstantiated. A finding that a complaint allegation is Unsubstantiated means that 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.
Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided to Licensee. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.
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