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The LPA obtained twelve (12) photos, that were reported to be of R1’s room and bathroom with the fire extinguisher powder. Photos #1 and #2 (P1, P2) show a fire extinguisher on a carpeted floor in a dark room. The carpet appears to have a large amount of visible yellow powder near the extinguisher. The texture of the carpet is clearly visible, you can see footprints on top of the powder. The corner of a bed is seen in the lower right corner of the image in P1, and the bottom of a person’s foot is seen on top of the bed. P3 shows a lighted bedroom with a bed, two side tables, and a lamp. The bed has pillows and a blanket, and there is a dark blanket draped over the foot of the bed. A recliner chair is visible in the background. The carpeted floor in the foreground appears to have a large amount of powder on the carpet, the powder is scattered and spread unevenly over the carpet. Footprints or patterns are visible. Near the left side foot of the bed appears to have a heavier concentration of the fire extinguisher powder compared to the rest of the carpet. P4-P9 show the powder throughout the room on the hallway carpet, bathroom floor, over the furniture and blankets on the bed. All photos have the date stamp of 10/16/2024.
Regarding the allegations, “Resident was left in an unkempt room overnight and Resident had access to an item that could pose a danger,” information obtained throughout the investigation revealed that on 10/16/2024, R1 had access to a fire extinguisher despite the fire extinguisher cabinets having locking mechanisms and staff knowing that grabbing the fire extinguisher was a known behavior of R1. R1 pulled the pin and set it off in their room. Additionally, staff admitted to leaving R1 in the room overnight without the fire extinguisher powder being cleaned up until the morning staff arrived. Furthermore, photos revealed that R1’s whole room was covered with fire extinguisher powder. Based on the above information gathered, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation and that a violation occurred; therefore, the above allegations are deemed Substantiated at this time.
The following deficiencies were cited from the CA Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview held, appeal rights and report copy provided.
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