Complaint·August 16, 2021

Additionally, a subsequent referral was made for R1 to see the Podiatrist, however per the Podiatrist letter dated May 20, 2020, without the surgery there was not too much that could be done. Therefore, the department has found that the complaint of Facility failed to observe resident's change in condition was UNFOUNDED. Allegation: Facility did not obtain timely medical treatment for resident. LPA conducted interviews and reviewed statements from R1’s POA. Resident #1 (R1) was receiving hospice services, 5 times a week. It was noted in R1 case plan the plan to seek medical treatment and to contact with hospice first in matters relating to medical emergencies. LPA conducted interviews, per the Podiatrist whom saw R1 on 3/30/20, the recommendations were if R1 was in pain to keep legs down to increase circulation in the lower extremity, massage and increase walking. Per a written statement dated 5/20/20 from the Podiatrist, there was an additional request for an appointment, however podiatrist stated” that there is not much else that could be done from a podiatrist standpoint and that resident should be seen by a vascular specialist due to the current circulation issues”. R1 declined moving further with any other treatments and passed away on 7/30/20. The cause of death was Cardiorespiratory arrest. The allegation of Facility did not obtain timely medical treatment for resident is UNFOUNDED, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. Therefore the department has dismissed the complaint.