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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra conducted an unannounced case management and met with staff Kassandra Guerrero. The purpose of this case management inspection is to follow up on a self reported incident report submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL).
On 6/15/22 LPA Cuadra received a call from staff Diandra Chadwick to report that a resident (R1) had a medical emergency and was transported to the Hospital due to issues refusing food. Per incident report, on 6/15/22 approximately at 1:00pm R1 was sent to the Hospital due to abdominal pain and low blood pressure over four weeks R1 has been refusing to eat, but was given milk shakes and offered many other options due to poor nutrition choices that had been resulting on progressively been getting weak, sleeping more. After doctor's evaluation R1 was re-admitted to receive hospice services. The facility provided R1's discharge documents dated 6/15/22 and R1 was seen for diarrhea and abdominal pain and had a diagnosis of Proctitis.
During today's visit, LPA reviewed R1's care plan including facility daily care notes were it was noted that resident have been refusing food for a while. R1's Physician's report dated 7/16/21 does not indicate that R1 was in a special diet, R1's care plan dated 12/30/21 indicates that R1 will be monitored and weight monthly for food intake and any changes will be reported to their Physician. However, the facility was unable to provide proof that R1's Physician was aware of the food refusal issues. Also, Facility did not ensure that CCL was notified about these incidents. Facility monthly weight records indicates that R1's weight had been decreasing since February 2022 from 155lbs to 134lbs as of May 2022. R1 was also receiving Home health services during 5/20/22 until 6/15/22 after R1 was admitted back to hospice services.
The facility is currently under a Non-Compliance Plan of 2 years starting on 7/28/21. The Department will be reviewing the information obtained to determine if further actions are needed. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Civil penalties are issued today in the amount of $250 per repeated violation within 12 months. |