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32 | During the investigation the department interviewed 2 staff (S1-S2) and Administrator (ADM)
On 07/07/25 Resident (R1) was receiving hospice services and had had an issue with his/her catheter. R1 was found by staff S1 nat 5:00pm with urine and blood on his/her bedding. Staff (S1) stated he/she called ADM to inform what was going on. ADM arrived shortly after and observed R1 in pain and grimacing and the resident had no urine output for about 8 hours. ADM, who is a Licensed Registered Nurse , stated that the caregiver had called the Hospice nurse and informed them what was going on and that the hospice nurse was on their way to the facility. ADM stated it had been almost an hour since the hospice nurse had been notified and that the resident had a distended abdomen and pain in which the ADM took it upon him/herself to remove the catheter placement and reinsert the suprapubic catheter.
Witness (W1) arrived after ADM had changed the catheter and decided to call the ambulance. R1 was sent to the hospital where R1 was admitted with a chief complaint of blood in the urine.
Based on R1s medical records during the hospital visit a Computed Tomography, (CT) scan was done and the results of (CT) indicated catheter was in good position and clinically draining well with no need for bladder irrigation. R1 condition was stable and returned to the facility the same day.
On July 12. 2025 R1 passed away, based on record review R1s cause of death was not related his/her catheter care.
The department has investigated the complaint allegations listed. Based on interviews and review of records, the department has found that the complaint allegation is unfounded, meaning that the allegation is false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis.
No deficiencies cited during today's visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22.
An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee and a signed copy of this report was provided |