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13 | On 04/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced complaint investigaiton visit to deliver findings regarding the allegations received. LPA met with administrators Administrators Ante and Nediljka Buljan and explained the purpose of today's visit.
During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, conducted research, and reviewed pertinent documents related to the allegations. According to interviews, staff were trained by hospice to administer medication such as morphine, and administered it to a hospice resident at least once. Additionally staff were being requested by family to provide the morphine at least one time. Title 22 regulations do not allow staff to administer such medication to residents even if on hopsice. This allegation is substantiated.
Based on LPA interviews and items letters received, 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, are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Report is reviewed with Ante and a copy of this report is provided. |