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13 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson arrived unannounced to the facility to conclude an investigation into the allegation listed above. LPA met with Caregiver Maria Abigail Lacea and explained the purpose of the visit.
Regarding the allegation "Staff are not following Physician's orders", it was alleged that facility staff were breaking Resident #1 (R1's) Metformin tablet in half and the request of R1 and without a Physician's order to do so. During the course of this investigation, LPA Danielson interviewed three (3) staff, one (1) resident, and reviewed pertinent documents related to R1. Two (2) of three (3) staff interviewed reported R1's physician changed R1's order for Metformin from 1000mg to 500mg. While awaiting the new prescription's delivery, the staff reported they broke the 1000mg tablet in half to accommodate the new dosage. However, there was no physician's order indicating staff could break the 1000mg tablet in half. Also, LPA review of R1's records did not yield such an order either.
Regarding the allegation "Staff did not seek medical attention in a timely manner", it was alleged that Resident #1 (R1) had not been eating for four (4) to five (5) days and staff did not seek medical attention. LPA Danielson interviewed three (3) staff, one (1) resident, and reviewed pertinent documents related to (CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C) |