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32 | The facility’s program plan was reviewed for fall risk mitigation which revealed on Page 111; when a resident experiences a fall staff will follow up with service plan updates. Records review of “Internal Incident Reports” for R1 revealed they sustained (3) unwitnessed falls in July of 2022 when R1 was isolating in their room due to a medical condition. The Alert Charting Notes for R1 revealed checks conducted by staff, and documented R1 experiencing increased confusion starting 7/7/2022. The Service plan for R1 was updated 7/7/2022 citing reason for assessment as “change in condition”.
The admission agreement revealed R1 was admitted to the memory care unit on 08/28/2022. Alert Charting notes for R1 revealed (2) unwitnessed falls after R1 was admitted to memory care, with a fall documented on 09/06/2022. An Appraisal of Needs was conducted for R1 on 09/07/2022 which revealed R1 had decreased mobility and was frequently disoriented requiring repeated verbal prompts and directions. R1 required a (1) person escort and extensive assistance with transfers. Therefore, the interviews and records review show the facility conducted checks, and reassessed R1 after falls to meet R1’s care needs as outlined in their program plan.
It was also alleged the facility gave a 24 hour ultimatum for R1 to get 24/7 care due to their falls. LPA conducted interviews with (2) administrative staff. (2) of (2) staff revealed after (3) falls, the facility suggested a 1:1 service for R1 for the first 24 hours to monitor for any subsequent falls. Staff revealed options were provided for the 1:1 for care staff, family members, or an outside agency to provide the service. Staff denied they obligated R1 to obtain any service and suggested the services due to R1’s fall risk and care needs. Therefore, the allegation that R1 sustained multiple falls due to staff neglect is unsubstantiated.
It was alleged “Facility staff did not keep the facility clean and sanitary”. It was alleged that R1’s room was observed with dried feces on the floor next to R1’s bed, on R1’s bathroom wall, shower, and shower curtain. It was alleged staff had called housekeeping to clean the room but the next day R1’s room was observed in the same state. Interview with R1 was unable to be conducted as R1 has since passed away.
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