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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo conducted an unannounced CASE MANAGEMENT- INCIDENT visit to the above facility to investigate an incident that occurred on 01/16/2023. Upon arrival, LPA met with Executive Director (ED), Cyntia Drachenberg and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance Interview.
On 01/17/2023, the Department received an unusual incident report (LIC 624) regarding Resident #1 (R1). On 01/16/2023, at approximately 10:30am, Community driver saw R1 walking on the sidewalk outside of the community without an escort. R1 stated they exited through the kitchen door because it was a beautiful day and wanted to take pictures. Community driver was able to redirect R1 back into the facility without resistance.
On 01/18/2023, at 3:31pm, LPA Arroyo spoke with the ED regarding the incident of elopement for Resident #1 (R1). ED stated R1 is part of the “circle of friends program” which is still considered assisted living and not memory care. But nonetheless, R1 is not able to leave the facility unassisted and staff did not see R1 walk outside of the facility. Additionally, a new Physician’s Report (LIC 602) has been requested from R1’s Primary Care Physician (PCP) as R1 may now have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. Upon review of R1's records it was revealed that per R1’s Physician’s Report updated on 01/18/2023, R1 is not able to leave the facility unassisted and primary diagnosis states Alzheimer’s Dementia. As of today, R1’s family has made arrangements to move R1 to the dementia unit as they can no longer reside in the assisted living area. Furthermore, ED reported that today, R1 was able to elope from the facility for a second time this month. This morning, R1 walked out of the facility without an escort along with Resident #2 (R2).
Report Continued on LIC 809C...
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