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32 | Hospital records confirm R2 obtained two broken ribs and was admitted on 1/31/26. It was also reported that R2 was stiff when staff tried to assist them with repositioning.
Administrator, Kathryn Nevin (S1) stated that R2 fell on 1/31/26, 2/5/26, and 12/13/26. S1 stated that R2 was not utilizing any assertive devices for walking prior to 1/31/26 and did not have a history of falls, they were not a fall risk.
Per incident report (SIR) received on 1/31/26, R2’s was immediately sent to the hospital upon R2 reporting that they had fallen the night prior but did not request assistance until medication pass around 8:00AM. Staff 3 (S4) reported that R2 was covered with their blankets so they were unable to see if R2 was soiled. On 3/20/26, Med tech, S4 stated on shift on 1/31/26 stated they went into R2’s room in the morning to give him his medications and that is when R2 reported they fell at 2:00AM on 1/31/26 and was able to get himself up so they did not call for help. staff called the paramedics to have R2 be evaluated at the hospital as he was complaining of pain, S4 stated R2 stayed in their bed covered by their blankets until the paramedics arrived.
Discharge paperwork received for R2's hospital visits on 1/31/26 and 2/5/26. The facility created a new care plan/appraisal on 2/5/26 done due to the change in condition. R2 started. receiving physical therapy and get more assistance since. The updated plan stated “Safety checks - 4 times per shift” and R2 now uses a walker in which they need verbal reminders and cuing to use. S2 stated R2 fell on 1/31/26, 2/5 and 2/13, in which a re-assessment of needs was made for this change of condition. On 3/202/6, R2 stated they don’t like to use the call button unless they really need it, their needs are being met at this facility, and they feel safe.
Per Department led record review of R2s care plan and incident reports it was found that R2 does not have a history of falls. 3 out of 3 staff interviewed sated R2 did not require constant supervision as they were mostly independent prior to falling on 1/31/26 and there is increased supervision ever since February 2026.
S2 stated that R2 has a new care plan effective 2/18/2026 and currently receives skilled nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, 2 hours checks by care staff, shower assistance, and uses a walker. S1 stated R2 is using their walker more often as staff encourages them to do so. R2 confirmed they are using a walker "for long distance" and have a working call button. On 3/20/26, LPA Tamayo observed a care staff arrived to R2's bedroom within four minutes of the button being pressed (12:41PM -12:45PM). Authorized representative for R2 stated they have no concerns about the facility, they are “grateful” for the care and supervision provided by the facility. LPA observed the call button is fixed to the wall behind a chair and night stand. S3 stated that staff tried to rearrange their room to make the call button more accessible, however R2 did not want their room rearranged.
CONTINUED ON 9099-C2 |