complaint·July 20, 2023

Based on the evidence gathered the allegation, facility left resident at the hospital unattended, is deemed unfounded meaning the allegation is false could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. Regarding the allegation, facility failed to report to licensing, revealed the following. It was alleged that the facility should have reported to licensing when Resident 1 (R1) was taken to the hospital July 3rd. Facilities are required to report to licensing within 7 days any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident… (California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, 87211 (a)(1)(D)). R1 moved out of the facility on July 1, 2023. This report was verified by facility staff and R1’s responsible party. The facility staff reported that they had no knowledge of R1 being transported to a hospital. R1’s responsible party reported that they did not have any contact with facility staff since July 1, 2023. R1 was taken to the hospital on July 3, 2023. R1’s responsible party verified this information. R1 moved out of the facility on July 1, 2023, and was no longer a resident of the facility when R1 was taken to the hospital. The facility is not responsible for reporting incidents concerning former residents. Based on the evidence gathered the allegation, facility failed to report to licensing , is deemed unfounded meaning the allegation is false could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report provided.