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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced visit to close out a complaint. LPA identified herself, was granted entry, and stated the purpose of the visit to Jiwan Chhina, Administrator.
During the investigation, LPA toured the facility, conducted interviews and completed a records review. It was alleged that the resident was not accorded the right to select their own health care/hospice provider. Interviews revealed that the hospital decided for Resident 1(R1) which facility to go to because they have always done business with this facility. Interviews revealed when interviewed about hospice, interviews revealed the Administrator stated “if you’re going to stay here, you have to use our hospice agency”. When asked if they would have chosen something different, Interviews revealed that they werent sure because this is their first experience with hospice. Interviews revealed they were basically propositioned to choose the facility hospice agerncy and not one of their choosing. Interviews with the staff revealed that staff stated that the hospice agency Apriva is already coming to the facility so they will be there more. Interviews with staff revealed they told the nurse that they are not choosing for the resident and that the resident would need to be the one calling hospice. Interviews revealed that R1 is alert and oriented and capable of choosing a hospice agency. Interviews revealed R1 can choose any hospice agency, that is the resident’s right. A copy of this report and Licensee Appeal Rights (9058 03/22) were provided to Jiwan Chhina, Administrator after the conclusion of the visit, |