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25 | This Case Management is conducted in conjunction with complaint control number 31-AS-20240301091588 to address the issues unrelated to the complaint.
During the complaint investigation visits conducted on 3/06/24 and today 3/12/24 LPAs were informed that facility retains Resident #2 (R2) who developed Stage 4 Pressure injury while in care of the facility.
On 3/06/24, the Licensee/Administrator was interviewed and she verified that R2 was a long-term resident and had a history of developing pressure injuries.
Prior to this visit, LPA Valenzuela and LPM Margaryan contacted hospice agency to request Hospice records for R2. The records were e-mailed to the LPM Margaryan on 3/12/24 at the time of Licensing visit. A review of hospice records revealed that on or before 2/26/24, R2 developed pressure injuries. Stage 4 pressure injury on Right Buttock and sacrum. According to wound care records, between 2/28/24 and 3/11/24 R2's pressure injuries were not healing. The records also indicate that due to condition of the wounds' infection is suspected. Overall investigation regarding R2's pressure injuries revealed that although R2 is receiving hospice services and wound care is provided, R2's pressure injuries were not healing and may result in an infection.
Based on observation, interviews and record review, it was concluded that the facility retains the resident that developed prohibited health condition and require a higher level of care.
R2's health condition and other noted issues were discussed with the Licensee/Administrator and she was informed that at this time the facility is not in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
The Licensee/Administrator also was informed that an immediate Civil Penalty of $500.00 will be issued for retaining a resident who developed a prohibited health condition. |