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32 | Allegation #3: Staff do not ensure that resident receives medical attention as necessary while in care.
The details of this complaint alleged the facility staff do not ensure resident #1 (R1) receives the necessary medical attention while in care. It is reported that (R1) would have to call emergency medical services and that care staff will not call paramedics for (R1) when requested. There was no further detail information given on this matter.
On 11/01/24, between 10:11 am – 10:50 am, the California Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing (CDSS/CCL) associate interviewed (4) out of (5) residents #2-#5 (R2-R5) who were not able to corroborate this claim. (R2-R5) reported the facility staff are responsive when it came to resident’s requiring medical attention and it is acted timely. (R1) claimed that the staff did not want to call emergency medical services (EMS) when (R1) required medical attention. (R1) did not want to elaborate on the nature of the matter but stated that (R1) had to do calls each time for (EMS) for assistance.
On 11/01/24, between 10:51 am – 11:57 am, the California Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing (CDSS/CCL) associate interviewed (4) out of (4) staff who claimed this accusation is false. (S1-S4) has a history of making direct calls on (R1) personal phone to (EMS) or 911 Paramedics. (S1-S2) claimed that (R1) obligates the staff to dispatched for (EMS) or Paramedics when (R1) needs pain medication. (R1) is not experiencing a life-threatening condition such as: breathing problems, chest pain, bleeding, fainting, allergic reaction, injuries, or stroke. (S2) stated that it’s been advised to (R1), that (EMS) or Paramedics are only dispatched for life-threating conditions and if it has to do with (R1’s) medication, (R1) will need to be evaluate by (R1’s) physicians who will prescribe the medication. (S2) reported (R1) is currently on (19) prescribed medications and (2) out of the (19) is for pain. Based on the gathered information, there is no evidence to support the allegation mentioned above.
(CDSS/CCL) associate was not able to obtain statements from resident #6 (R6) as the resident was not available for an interview.
As a result of the Department reviewing (R1’s) Admissions Agreement and Contract (dated: 08/22/23), Physicians Report LIC 602A (dated: 08/17/23), Appraisal/Needs and Service Plan LIC 625 (date: 07/01/24), and Medication Administration Record (MAR) (dated: 09/1/24-09/30/24), revealed (R1) requires assistance with personal activities of daily living, mental condition consists of depression is treated with medications that presents side effects such as dizziness, agitation, anxiety, nervousness, and hallucinations (ref: NIH).
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