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On the allegation: Neglect/Lack of supervision resulted in pressure and unexplained injuries/weight loss. It is concluded that during the investigation that R1 had to be hospitalized to adjust
R1’s medication, when R1 returned to the facility R1 had the pressure ulcers and facility was informed by responsible party that Kaiser home health would be taking care of R1’s wounds. R1 would at times refuse to eat and R1 would have a tendency to pace a lot and get up from the table and wouldn’t finish meals. Facility staff stated that R1 had weight loss which was reported to R1’s primary care physician and responsible party. Staff was working with R1’s primary care physician on getting a food order in place. The facility was aware of the weight loss, and it was reported to the responsible party and primary care physician, therefore this allegation is unsubstantiated.
On the allegation: Neglect/Lack of Care resulting in resident sustaining an unexplained 2nd degree burn. It is concluded that the Investigation Branch Investigator conducted interviews, observations and investigation that R1 had no access to hot beverages, R1 also had no access to chemicals while residing at the facility, chemicals are locked in one location on the first floor of the facility maintenance staff has access (keys) to the door. The investigator took water samples from several different sinks. The Investigator also inspected the water heater temperature gauge which was set at 120 degrees Fahrenheit which is within regulation, the highest water level reading was 116 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no corroborating evidence to support the allegation, therefore this allegation is unsubstantiated.
No deficiency cited for the allegations, copy of this report provided.
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