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32 | Allegation: Staff did not ensure resident was properly positioned in shower chair, resulting in a fall.
It was alleged that during a PM shift on July 13, 2025, a resident (R1) had sustained a fall during a shower while being assisted by three staff members. The resident was not supposed to receive "regular" showers and was instead provided "bed baths" due to R1's bedridden status. Staff reported that the management on shift "insisted" on giving R1 the shower and did not place the resident in the shower chair properly, resulting in R1 falling to the floor and sustaining a cut to their forearm.
Staff were interviewed who confirmed the allegation. LPA reviewed R1's care plan dated July 8, 2025, which stated "Bathing - Two Person Assistance- Bed bath, full assistance needed with bed bath as individual is unable to tolerate showering." LPA observed R1's Care Notes dated July 14, 2025, stating "When assisting care staff with transfer, I (staff) noticed a cut on resident's left arm that is about 1 1/2 long. I asked care staff if she knew what happened to resident she said that she had a fall last night (7/13)."
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is cited on the attached LIC 9099-D.
Allegation: Staff did not seek medical attention for resident.
It was alleged that following R1's fall while in the shower, that staff failed to seek medical attention for the resident.
LPA interviewed staff who confirmed this allegation.
LPA reviewed R1's care notes which indicated no medical attention was sought for R1. Staff that originally attempted to report R1's fall indicated in the Care Notes that they cleaned and bandaged the cut on R1's arm and there were no further concerns. A follow-up comment from managerial staff indicated "Resident did not have a fall on 7/13, please ensure we are documenting correctly and accurately." LPA reviewed all Special Incident Reports submitted by the facility and there were none mentioning R1 sustaining a fall or that any medical attention had been sought for the resident on this date.
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is cited on the attached LIC 9099-D.
Continued on LIC 9099-C |