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25 | On 01/09/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a complaint investigation. During the course of interviews and records review, it was found that Resident R1 sustained a fall, hitting their head and the facility did not call 911 or seek Emergency Medical Services for R1. Facility called Hospice to assess, however, the injury R1 sustained, is outside the diagnosis and/or care plan for Hospice Services. Hospice does not conduct the diagnostic testing for head injuries.
LPA interviewed and observed Resident R1 to have a scab front a cut on their forehead and a yellow bruise on the right side of the face. R1 stated the have been experiencing alot of pain in their left leg and stated they have been experiencing head aches and feeling worse since the fall. R1 stated they were not seen by a medical doctor. Facility incident report states they called Hospice to evaluate resident after fall.
Based on today’s visit, a deficiency is being cited, per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 on the attached 809D. An Immediate Civil Penalty is being assessed in the amount of $500 in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.
An exit interview was conducted with Administrator via telephone and a copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed. LPA provided a copy of this report to the office manager, on behalf of the Administrator. Administrator authorized, via telephone, for office manager to sign report. A plan of correction was developed by Administrator and reviewed with LPA. Administrator will send POC by 02/10/23.
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