complaint·March 30, 2023

According to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 87616(c) Exceptions For Health Conditions, "Facilities that have satisfied the requirements of Section 87632, Hospice Care Waiver, are not required to submit written exception requests under this section for residents or prospective residents with restricted health conditions under Section 87612 and/or prohibited health conditions under Section 87615 provided those residents have been diagnosed as terminally ill and are receiving hospice services in accordance with a hospice care plan as required under Section 87633, Hospice Care for Terminally Ill Residents, and the treatment of such restricted and/or prohibited health conditions is specifically addressed in the hospice care plan." Based on the information gathered during the investigation, review of all documents obtained, the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegation occurred as reported. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided.