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32 | to notice R1 was experiencing constipation for a period of time as evidenced by the “marked gas and fluid distention of the colon” as noted in the hospital records. It was the opinion of several appropriately skilled professionals, that this led to fecal impaction, bowel obstruction and septic shock, which later resulted in R1’s death. Although staff interviews and the BM chart stated and documented that R1 had daily bowel movements prior to R1’s hospitalization, the computerized tomography (CT) scan of R1’s bowels reviewed by the appropriately skilled professionals provided factual evidence for them to opine that the information was not accurate given the degree of bowel impaction/obstruction.
Therefore, it was determined that based on these findings, the allegation stating that R1’s death was due to inadequate care and supervision is found to be SUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Regarding the allegations “Due to facility neglect, R1 developed septic shock,” “Due to facility neglect, R1 developed a bowel obstruction,” and “Due to facility neglect, R1 developed a fecal impaction of unknown etiology:”
A clinical review conducted by the PCC reflected the following:
R1’s physician’s report dated 01/31/2020, just prior to R1’s admission to the facility, indicated a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Dementia. At that time, R1’s ability to communicate needs was marked as very limited and R1 was unable to administer or store their own prescription and PRN (‘pro re nata,’ or ‘as needed’) medications. A review of R1’s Centrally Stored Medication Record, indicated a prescription (Rx#191408) of Senna 8.6 Tab to be taken every day on as needed basis was filled on December 12, 2020, and again on January 11, 2021 as prescribed by the physician. There was no evidence the resident was assisted with self-administration of this medication, nor evidence the physician was contacted to report symptoms of constipation after August 3, 2020. The last documented date the facility assisted the resident to self administer this medication as prescribed was August 3, 2020.
Emergency Department (ED) documentation reviewed indicated that R1 was admitted to the hospital on 02/01/2021, at 10:10 a.m. and had been sent to the ED by the facility due to altered level of consciousness, and low blood pressure. The facility failed to notice R1 had been constipated for a period of time as evidenced by the “extensive,” “large,” “marked” fecal impaction that resulted to “marked gas and fluid distention of the colon.” Fecal impaction is caused by chronic (persistent or long-lasting) constipation. A Report Continued on LIC 9099-C
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