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32 | Care notes for December 2, 2024 indicated that Administrator went to the facility to convince R1 to go to the hospital to have skin evaluated, in which R1 was agreeable. When paramedics arrived at the facility, R1 refused to go. Later that same day, staff reported R1 to have an altered mental status, including confusion. Staff contacted 9-1-1 and R1 was sent to the hospital. According to medical records, R1 was admitted at the hospital with chief complaint of altered mental status. Initial examination indicated R1 as somewhat altered and lethargic and unable to provide additional history. Initial lab test was unremarkable, with urine analysis positive for urinary tract infection (UTI). Other initial tests that were negative included CT of abdomen and pelvis with constipation without evidence of bowel obstruction, and CT of head without contrast and chronic senescent changes without definite acute intracranial process. Plan was for inpatient admission to medical floor for Acute Encephalopathy, or group of conditions that cause brain dysfunction. Brain dysfunction can appear as confusion, memory loss, personality changes and/or coma in the most severe form. There are different types, each with different causes that range from infection, exposure to toxins, and underlying conditions. Condition was determined likely due to underlying UTI and groin fungal infection. IV antibiotics and fluids started, and urine and blood cultures were obtained to rule out systemic infection. Home medications resumed and anticipated stay was determined to be greater than a two (2) midnight stay. R1 was noted as full code.
Wound Note evaluation dated December 4, 2025 indicated R1’s wound type as partial to full thickness, extensive denudation, most likely from moisture, possible deep tissue injury, with fungal component, present on admission. Recommendations were to apply Triad cream to buttocks, ischial, groin, perianal and sacrococcyx area twice daily and after every incontinence care, and antifungal cream to buttocks, groin, perianal and sacrococcyx area three (3) times a day. Pressure prevention included moisture control by managing incontinence promptly, strict turning every two (2) hours, off-loading buttocks and heels at all times, keeping the head of the bed as low as possible to reduce the risk of friction and shearing, using waffle cushion when in chair, nutrition consult and glucose control, and bedside nursing to manage dressing change/wound care. The treatment plan was effective, and wounds significantly improved. R1 stayed at hospital for over two (2) weeks due to complex placement issues.
** Report continued on 9099-C ** |