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It was reported that "Resident sustained falls resulting in injury due to lack of staff supervision while in care" as it was alleged that Resident #1 (R1) sustained multiple falls due to lack of staff supervision. A review of facility records shows that Resident #1 (R1) was admitted to the facility on 01/02/2020 and began receiving hospice services from Skirball Hospice on 08/25/2023. A Level of Care assessment dated 08/26/2023, and an Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan dated 08/24/2023, indicate that R1 is ambulatory and does not use assistive walking devices. However, R1 is at risk of falling due to poor balance and has no safety awareness or ability to follow safety instructions. R1 requires supervision and standby assistance. A review of Skirball Hospice records, covering six visits between 10/09/2023, and 11/10/2023 confirms that R1 is a high fall risk due to poor safety judgment and an unsteady gait, and can only walk with assistance or supervision.
Interviews and record review indicated that on 11/14/2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., R1 was in the dining room, attempted to get up from a chair, lost their balance, and fell. Staff #1 (S1) approached R1 to ensure their comfort and contacted Staff# 2 (S2), who assessed R1 on the floor and called 911. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived approximately 10 minutes later and transported R1 to a local hospital. R1 returned to the facility at 09:30 p.m. On 11/15/2023, R1 was visited by Skirball Hospice RN and the following was observed: “(2) stitches on left brow, Bruise present over left eye / brow. No dressing needed at this time. No other injuries reported. No nonverbal s/s of pain, discomfort, or respiratory distress noted. All needs are met”. On 11/16/2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., R1 was again in the dining room, stood up from a chair, took a few steps, and tripped on a chair. Caregivers attempted to prevent the fall but were unsuccessful. As a result, R1 sustained an open wound on their head. Staff #3 (S3) was contacted and assessed R1 in the dining room, provided first aid, called 911, and R1 was transported to a local hospital. On 11/17/2023, R1 returned to the community. Skirball Hospice RN conducted a visit and notated that there were no signs of pain or any distress. Facility records reviewed did not reflect that the facility completed or conducted a reappraisal or updated the residents needs and services after the falls to ensure the R1s needs were met.
Continued on 9099-C |