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32 | The investigation revealed that resident (R1) had moved into the facility recently from living independently in an apartment. R1 had previously been very independent until resident started to decline rapidly. Per records, R1 had a rapid decline and needed assistance with activities of daily living. R1 was also diagnosed with dementia. Per review of records and interviews, the placement agency for the resident had not been told of the residents behaviors of any aggressiveness and wandering. The Licensee stated to the LPA that she was not provided any information or made aware of R1's aggressive behavior which was both verbal and physical, and of the resident's wandering behavior when speaking with the resident's responsible party for placement in the facility. Licensee stated that she had set up group meeting to try and address the incidents arising after the placement of R1 into the facility.
Licensee stated that the resident would get confused and angry, yelling and striking out at staff using their hands and kicking with their feet; The resident broke items in the facility by throwing and smashing them when angry. The resident would leave out of the front door stating they were leaving. Staff would follow R1 when able, and always contacted 911, and the Licensee. Licensee would contact responsible party. The police were contacted to help in getting the resident back to the facility safely. Licensee stated that she had requested help from Police in taking R1 in for medical evaluation after an incident of an AWOL and aggressiveness to staff but no POA consent was given so R1 was not taken to the hospital. Staff had notified the POA, and the Physician of incidents occurring with residents behaviors. R1's medications were reviewed and the Physician prescribed medication with specific dosage information. The resident AWOL the facility a total of four times, once on 4/28, once on 4/29, and twice on 5/8. Facility contacted 911/Police, and responsible party/POA on the incidents. The facility is able to care for dementia residents, the facility has exit door auditory alarms that go off to alert staff when a door is opened. The facility is not fire cleared approved to have a locked perimeter. Resident's needs were being met per interviews and record reviews but the concern was resident's anger/aggressiveness and AWOLs from the facility. Per the investigation the facility was providing care and supervision to R1, and following the plan of operation regarding policies of AWOLs.
Continued on LIC9099C.... |