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Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on October 3, 2020 and assessed as the time as diagnosed with multiple comorbidities such as: "dementia, [stage III] chronic kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, atherosclerotic aorta, atria fibrillation, hypertension, [congestive heart failure]" as well as a pacemaker implanted. R1's condition is well documented in both their physician report and individual needs assessment established upon admission. Per an incident report submitted on May 4, 2021, R1 was admitted to the hospital after sustaining a low oxygen saturation episode in spite of being provided oxygen as prescribed.
Regarding the allegation that Staff did not seek medical attention to resident in a timely manner, the following has been concluded: Based on staff interviews and incident reports submitted in May and July 2021, staff were trained to regularly check R1's oxygen saturation levels and reacted accordingly if concerning vitals were measured. As R1 sustained a health emergency on July 3, 2021, paramedics were called by a family member who was visiting at the time. There is however insufficient information corroborating that staff would have been untimely in requesting medical assistance if that had not been the case.
As a result, the allegation is found to be Unsubstantiated, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to a facility representative. |