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25 | On 3/19/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maja Jensen arrived at a facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit related to an unwitnessed fall. LPA Jensen met with Licensee Bea Schoon and explained the purpose of the visit. The staff member on duty at the time of the fall was not currently working due to illness.
LPA requested a the resident file for resident 1 (R1). The facility has a large outdoor area with a combination of a raised wrap around patio, grass with landscaping and a cement driveway and walkway. The residnet was observed outside sitting on the sidewalk with minor injuries. Staff assisted R1 in to a chair and called 911 and called R1's responsible party.
LPA Jensen reviewed the facility file for R1. LPA Jensen reviewed the Needs and Service Plan. It was prepared on 2/7/24 but is not signed. The Needs and Service Plan from 2/7/24 states that R1 uses a walker and staff will monitor.
LPA Jensen reviewed the Pre-Placement appraisals which identifies a history of fall and that the resident is unable to navigate stairs without a rail.
Technical assistance is being provided in order to assist the facility in developing a plan to mitigate fall risk.
During the course of this visit it was also learned that the facility is experiencing a COVID outbreak. Technical assistance was provided based on the provider information notice issued on 3/11/24 and the LPA will return within the next week to provide PPE. LPA Jensen requested the Licensee notify the County Public Health Department regarding any existing or new COVID positive residents and staff.
An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.
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