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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Smith conducted a Case Management – deficiency inspection due to a deficiency observed during the investigation of complaint, control # 31-AS-20191219100413, which was investigated by LPA Mita Amin. The LPA met with Sherry Nazari and explained the reason for the visit.
During the investigation of the complaint allegations, it was revealed that Resident#1 (R1) was hospitalized on 12/22/19 for a syncope episode. On 3/05/20 at 10 am, the LPA reviewed the hospital records, which indicated that R1 had multiple pressure injuries from stage I to II at the time of admission.
The information obtained during a staff interview on 12/26/19 at about 10 am and on 1/22/20 about at 11 am, revealed that R1 was aggressive, combative and was refusing the services which were to be provided by facility staff. The investigation also revealed that facility staff were aware of R1’s health and medical condition; and, that R1 was susceptible to pressure injuries and/or skin integrity issues.
Medication technicians and administrators were aware of the challenges they were experiencing in attempting to provide care to R1. Staff were concerned about the violation of R1’s personal right as R1 could refuse the services; and, as a result, the facility staff were frequently unable to provide the essential daily care (changing soiled diapers) for the R1, due to R1’s refusal to cooperate with the staff. As a result of R1 refusing services, R1 developed pressure injuries.
When staff continued to attempt to assist R1; and, R1 continued to refuse their help, it was the licensee and/or administrator’s responsibility to notify R1’s physician and R1’s responsible person(s) to inform them that facility staff were unable to meet R1’s needs; and, that they had concerns that skin breakdown might develop. If that had occurred, other alternatives may have been provided to assist in redirecting R1 from their aggressive and combative behavior. |