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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA Moleski met with facility administrator Manpreet Dhanoa and explained the purpose of the visit.
LPA Moleski reviewed a death report for a resident (R1). According to the death report, R1 died by choking on 6/9/24. Staff performed the Heimlich maneuver. Three staff members were present at the time (S1-S3), and 911 was called, according to the death report. According to Dhanoa, R1 choked while eating a chopped sausage with a bun for lunch, and attempts to remove the obstruction were ineffective. First responders declared R1 deceased upon arrival, according to Dhanoa.
LPA Moleski reviewed R1's LIC 602, dated 11/19/23. R1 was diagnosed with dementia and had no special dietary restrictions, according to the LIC 602. R1 was able to feed themselves, according to the LIC 602. R1 was admitted to this facility on 12/8/23. LPA Moleski reviewed R1's file and observed no physician's orders regarding special dietary restrictions.
According to S2, there was an incident approximately three months ago wherein R1 had some difficulty with eating, and appeared briefly to be choking. 911 was called, but R1 was fine and did not need medical attention. LPA Moleski reviewed daily notes for 3/19/24 and observed a note stating that R1 "choke on a hot dog," and that 911 was called. R1's doctor was notified but did not provide any special dietary restrictions. LPA Moleski reviewed a doctor's note dated 3/21/24 indicating that R1's doctor recommended "coaching with eating."
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