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32 | Report Continued from LIC 9099C...
However, these medications are not listed on R1’s Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record (CSMDR). Staff interviews indicated that R1 was being administered gabapentin, and staff believed that additional pain medications were unnecessary, as they considered gabapentin sufficient for pain management. However, R1 has physician orders for PRN (as-needed) medications for pain, which include acetaminophen–oxycodone (1 tablet every 4 hours as needed) and acetaminophen 650 mg (2 tablets every 8 hours as needed), both specifically prescribed for pain management. Furthermore, during the medication review on 04/14/2025, the LPA did not observe any missing medications stored centrally, as the facility did not have medications available on-site. Based on record review and interviews conducted, the Department has sufficient evidence to say the alleged violations occurred. Therefore, allegations “resident has missed medications” and “staff do not ensure residents medication needs are being met” are deemed Substantiated at this time.
It was further alleged that staff are not meeting resident's needs. It was reported that resident was recently discharged from the hospital, and facility staff had not checked R1’s blood sugar levels. A review of R1’s inpatient discharge instructions, dated 03/24/2025, revealed that R1 was to have their glucose checked twice daily for 30 days. Records reviewed and interviews conducted indicated that R1’s glucose levels had been monitored; however, when inspecting the documentation, it was found that the glucose readings were recorded from 12/14/2024 to 02/03/2025. Staff confirmed that all readings had been documented but indicated that they were unaware that R1's glucose levels needed to be checked twice daily for 30 days after being discharged from the hospital. Furthermore, although staff had been checking R1’s glucose levels daily prior to the hospitalization, they failed to continue monitoring R1’s glucose levels after discharge, as per the doctor's orders. Based on the information obtained and reviewed, the Department has sufficient evidence to say the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, allegation “staff are not meeting resident’s needs” is deemed Substantiated at this time.
The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties.
Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.
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