Incident investigation·December 17, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Muscan and K. Hiratsuka arrived at the facility unannounced on 12/17/2021 to conduct a Case Management visit. LPAs met with Facility Administrator Kim Delgado and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the visit, LPAs completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; and contacted Facility Representative and completed a facility risk assessment. LPAs ensured they applied hand sanitizer prior to entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask. Additionally, LPAs were screened by Receptionist. The reason for the visit today was due to an Incident report the facility submitted. The incident in question took place 12/14/2021. The resident in question had something stuck in their throat and sent to hospital. During today's visit facility provided documentation the resident required no assistance with their activities of daily living prior to the incident Facility is reassessing resident upon return from hospital. Due to information provided, no deficiencies were cited.