Incident investigation·September 17, 2021

On September 17, 2021, at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) DeAnna Williams-Lyons arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Administrator Sita Vadarevu, and informed her the reason for the visit. Prior to initiating the visit, LPA 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 completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured she applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) An N-95 mask was worn. Additionally, LPA was screened prior to entry. Resident Leotis Owens continues to AWOL the facility when he is out of cigarettes. The administrator has written an eviction for him. The family members received the eviction. When resident runs out of cigarettes, he will leave the facility to buy more. The facility staff will follow him to ensure his safety. The family states they will not take him out of the facility because he has no where else to go. No other care homes will accept him and he will eventually be homeless. LPA will consult with her manager as to what more can be done for this resident. No citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was given to Sita Vadarevu.