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32 | S1 reported that paramedics arrived a few minutes later and transported R1 to the hospital. S1 reported that R1 returned to the facility around 7:00 am the same day. R1's responsible party/power of attorney reported they were notified right after the fall occurred and around 10:00 am after R1 returned to the facility. Staff 2 (S2) reported they arrived at the facility after the incident. S1 reported there were no other witnesses to the incident. Based on the evidence gathered the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.
The investigation into the allegation, resident sustained multiple falls resulting in injury while in care, revealed the following. R1 moved into the facility on April 22, 2024. R1 was diagnosed with Dementia, Coronary Artery Disease, Severe Arthritis and was non-ambulatory. R1 was identified as a fall risk when they moved into the facility. R1's care plan calls for R1 to be checked every 2 hours and to be assisted with all transfers and to be escorted whenever moving. R1 used a walker and a wheelchair. R1 suffered falls on May 10, 2024, May 12, 2024, June 16, 2024 and June 30, 2024. All incidents were reported to the Agency (Community Care Licensing) and R1's responsible party. Both falls in May 2024 resulted in no injuries and no report of pain or discomfort. R1 fell on June 16, 2024. Staff 1 (S1) was assisting R1 around 4:00 am and R1's knee gave out and both R1 and S1 fell. The walker hit R1 on their face causing an injury to their nose and bruising around their eyes. S1 called 911 and R1 was transported to the hospital, treated and released the same day. The Licensee scheduled an appointment for R1 with a medical professional on June 17, 2024 which resulted in R1 being treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI). R1 fell on June 30, 2024. S1 reported that around 4:00 am R1's bed alarm went off and they went to R1's room and R1 was found on the floor next to their bed. S1 reported that they called 911 because R1 reported pain. Paramedics arrived at the facility and assessed R1 and reported no injuries and reported there was no reason to transport R1 to the hospital. Staff 2 (S2) reported that X-rays were ordered on June 30, 2024 for R1 as a precaution and the results came back negative. After the fall on May 10, 2024, the facility ordered a pad to be placed next to R1's bed in case R1 fell out of bed. 3 out of 3 caregivers and the Licensee reported that R1 was given increased checks every hour after the fall on May 10, 2024. The Licensee reported that after the fall on May 12, 2024, a pressure alarm pad was placed on R1's bed to notify them if R1 was out of bed and R1 was encouraged to call for assistance using their pendant anytime they wanted help. After the fall on June 16, 2024, the facility consulted with R1's responsible party and their physician. R1 was prescribed a new bed that could be lowered close to the floor to help minimize falls. |