911. Administrator stated that R1 was on Hospice and that they should call Hospice. Administrator stated that R1’s family member insisted they call 911 so they called 911. Interview with staff revealed that R1’s family member called 911 on 9/6/20 for R1 and did not ask staff to call 911. Interview with residents and resident’s family members revealed that they did not have any issues with staff not seeking medical attention in a timely manner.
Investigator Garcia reviewed R1’s medical and hospice records. The records revealed that R1 was admitted to the hospital on 9/7/2020 due to an altered mental state and difficulty speaking. Among several chronic illnesses and hospice care noted there was also pain to the left arm. R1 only reported left upper extremity pain over the proximal end of R1’s humerus which was negative for fractures on x-ray. Both left shoulder and left elbow were x-rayed and showed no evidence of any acute fractures or abnormalities. R1 was discharged home in stable condition. Additionally, a CT scan of the cervical spine was performed, there was no contrast or acute fracture. R1 was placed on Hospice on 6/11/2020.
Based on the information obtained, the allegation that staff did not seek medical attention for resident in a timely manner is unsubstantiated at this time.
Concerns were that staff are mismanaging resident #1 (R1) medications as R1’s medications were being combined and were all being given at 5 pm daily.
On 9/10/20 starting at 2:22 pm, 9/8/22 starting at 12:08 pm and 9/12/22 starting at 4:07 pm LPA Rosales conducted interviews with the staff, resident family members on 9/13/22 starting at 1:52 pm, staff and resident family members on 9/14/22 starting at 9:49 am, and residents on 9/15/22 starting at 11:35 am. Interviews revealed that they are not aware of medications not being given at their appropriate times.
A review of R1’s medication records on 7/22/22 starting at 12:18 pm revealed that R1 was being given their medications at their appropriate times.
Based on the information obtained, the allegation that staff are mismanaging resident’s medications is unsubstantiated at this time.
Exit interview conducted. Today's reports and appeals rights were reviewed and mailed certified mail to the Licensee.
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