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25 | LPA Hiratsuka conducted this unannounced case management visit in response to several residents leaving without supervision.
The occurrences were 09/09/2024, and LPA was informed the resident is returning this evening; 08/23/2024, and returned; 05/14/2024, resident returned,\; one resident who left twice in May 2024, and one who left in April 2024. All residents were deemed to not be able to leave the facility unassisted by their physicians. The residents were not injured and they all returned. Most of the residents here have high functioning mental capabilities and are all physically ambulatory. From the amount of residents who were able to leave the facility without notice and without permission it has been determined the facility shall submit a written plan to address this issue.
CA Health and Safety Code 1569.312 (e) states, "Every facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services; "Monitoring the activities of the residents while they are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health, safety, and well-being."
Because multiple residents have made it out of the facility without anyone noticing, the following deficiency was cited. The following deficiency is cited on LIC 809D and cited from the California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiency may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights provided. |