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32 | Continued from LIC 9099 (p. 1)
Allegation “Resident sustained multiple falls and injuries while in care:”
It was alleged that due to lack of care and supervision, Resident #1 (R1) fell 3 (three) times while residing at the facility and sustained multiple “mysterious gashes and open wounds.” Record review revealed that R1 was admitted to the facility on 07/18/2022. R1’s physician’s report upon admit indicated R1 was ambulatory and had a diagnosis of vascular dementia; care plan assessment indicated that R1 “wanders only within the common areas of the secured community.” Incident report reviewed revealed that R1 sustained a fall on 07/31/2022, resulting in a hip fracture. According to incident report, staff and family member interview, R1 was sitting in a chair in the Memory Care outdoor area. R1 scooted their chair out and into a recessed garden bed, resulting in R1 losing their balance and falling as they attempted to stand up. A second fall occurred on 09/17/2022 resulting in an injury to the right side of R1’s head and eye area. A third fall occurred on 05/21/2023 when facility staff reported to R1’s family that R1 had fallen over their walker. Throughout the time R1 resided at the facility, R1 did not require 1:1 supervision, nor did R1 require an escort when ambulating about the secure memory care unit. Incident reports and staff interview revealed that staff were nearby when all 3 (three) falls occurred, and that staff followed the proper protocol for obtaining additional medical care and reporting the incidents. Therefore, based on interview and record review, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation or that a violation occurred; the allegation that “resident sustained multiple falls and injury while in care” is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Allegation “Staff did not provide adequate supervision to residents in care:”
It was alleged that “nobody watched [R1]” and that staff did not prevent residents from harming each other while in care. Record review revealed that at no time while R1 was residing at the facility did R1 require 1:1 supervision. Staff interviews revealed that most residents prefer to do activities or otherwise congregate in the common areas during the day. Staff indicated that all residents are checked on at least every 2 hours, even those that choose to remain in their rooms instead of engaging in activities. During the day, there are activity staff present in common areas to support the care staff and that all staff present provide supervision to residents in care. Interview revealed that there is one particular resident that has attempted to enter resident rooms and has engaged negatively with other residents on occasion. However, staff are aware of this resident and their needs and do keep a closer eye on this particular resident. Staff indicated there was an incident involving R1 and a different resident that occurred on 06/16/2023 where R1 attempted to physically Continued on LIC 9099-C (p. 3)
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