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32 | R1 also reported they cleaned themselves up and changed their clothing after the fall and did not call for assistance. Staff interviews confirmed on May 6, 2025, R1’s room was cleaned, and blood was observed by staff on R1’s bed sheets. Staff also confirmed R1 reported to them on May 6, 2025, that R1 suffered a fall the previous day and were experiencing back pain. Facility staff are trained to notify administrators or the on-duty med-tech if a resident complains of pain. However, the staff did not report the incident causing R1 to suffer undo pain until R1’s injuries were discovered the following day May 7, 2025, around 12:00 PM, by another staff member. The administrator stated that R1’s room was normally dark, and that staff will normally enter the room and check on R1 from the doorway because R1 does not want or like being checked by staff. The room checks conducted by staff were initialed by staff on May 5, 2025, and May 6, 2025, Staff confirmed R1 does not like it when staff come into their room and check on R1. Therefore, staff will open the door and either observe R1 in bed or on their couch. Staff explained they will stand in the doorway and call out to R1 and ask if R1 is okay. R1 would always respond by saying they are okay and do not need anything. Staff added R1 always keep their lights off and curtains closed so it is dark in the room and hard to see. Once R1 reported to staff they were not well, the facility did not seek medical treatment until the following day resulting in delayed medical care. The Wellness Director’s interview confirmed R1 had to be transported to the hospital due to R1 suffering a head injury, as that was the facility’s procedure.
Based on interviews and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter 8 is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided to Wellness Director, Camille Nero whose signature below confirms receipt of these rights. [See LIC 811 Confidential Names List to identify Resident #1]. |