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32 | Allegation: Resident became extremely dehydrated while in care. It is being alleged that R1 was extremely dehydrated and malnourished, when they went to the hospital, which led to hypoglycemia. On 05/16/24, the department observed water available in the main lobby, and a water dispenser in the second floor.
The department reviewed R1’s Physician’s Report (dated: 07/03/23) and noted the following: R1 is non-ambulatory, with a primary diagnosis of: Alzheimer's Disease, and a secondary diagnosis of: Atrial Fibrillation, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, Hypertensive, Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease. On page 3 of the medical records, it notes that R1 has Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and dehydration. The department reviewed medical records from Los Alamitos Medical Center (dated: 04/24/24) and noted the following: On 04/24/24, R1 was admitted for swelling of their right foot. R1 was discharged on 04/25/24. The department reviewed medical records from Los Alamitos Medical Center (dated: 05/10/24) and noted the following: R1 was admitted on 05/10/24 for pressure ulcers that had worsened. Additionally, records noted that R1 was malnourished and severely dehydrated. R1 was discharged on 05/24/24 with a diagnosis of leg ulcer, heel ulcer, pressure ulcer, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Uremia, Rhabdomyolysis, Hypotension, Hypothermia, and Hypoglycemia. Dehydration was not noted on the discharge notes. A review of the facility’s incident reports (March, April, May 2024) did not show an incident involving R1 being hospitalized for dehydration. A review of R1’s Medication Administration Record (MAR) (for the months of March, April, May 2024) noted that R1 was taking Bumetanide 1 MG tablet two times a day, Calcitriol 0.25 MCG capsule three times a week, Hydralazine 25 MG table twice a day with food. A review of medical records from Mission Home Health (dated: 07/12/23 – 05/08/24) and noted the following: Services for R1 began on 07/12/23. A review of the Home Health Certification and Plan of Care report from the medical records from Mission Home Health it notes that R1 had Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4.
During the course of the investigation, the department conducted interviews with S1-S7. Of those interviewed, 5 out of 7 staff could not corroborate with the allegation, and 2 out of 5 staff said they did not know of the allegation. 2 out of 7 staff stated fluids are always available in the main lobby, in the second floor, and staff offer, remind, and encourage residents to drink water and other fluids. S6 said the residents receive water with every meal, as needed, and at any time during the day. S6 said that if the residents have other options such as juice, tea, coffee, and that they can always go to the kitchen and ask for it.
Continued on LIC9099-C
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