complaint·December 12, 2021

(continued from LIC 9099) LPA’s record review on 08/21/21 at around 10:00 AM, revealed that R1 was admitted at the facility on 08/11/2020 with the medical diagnosis and medication therapy causing loss of appetite and dehydration. Further record review today between 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM also revealed that prior to admission, R1 had an ongoing underweight issue and was sent to the hospital by the staff while at the facility on 10/23/20 for failure to thrive. R1 was also on strict diet of limited intake due to R1's medical condition. Medication record review revealed that R1 was on vitamin supplements. LPA's interview with staff on 08/21/21 at around 10:00 AM and today between 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM revealed that the staff provided food supplement (i.e. Ensure) and a gallon of drinking water on R1's bedside for hydration. LPA's observation today at 1:24 PM, during physical plant tour confirmed that staff provided a gallon of drinking water to residents who need hydration. LPA’s interview with R1’s roommate on 08/21/21 at around 10:15 AM revealed that R1 barely eat own food and was so skinny since admission. LPA’s interview with the administrator on 12/04/20 at around 1:05 PM, also revealed that R1 was hospitalized on 12/01/20 due to low blood sugar and prior to hospitalization R1 was consuming only around 15% of food served. R1's malnutrition and dehydration was caused mostly by R1's health problems that required appropriate care and supervision. Appropriate care and supervision was provided to R1 as required. Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted and report issued.