complaint·June 2, 2022

On 03/11/2022, LPA and LPM conducted a walk through of the facility. LPA and LPM reviewed 3 of 6 resident’s medication log as well as 3 of 6 resident’s medications. Additionally, LPA and LPM conducted interviews. Staff indicated during an interview that R1’s medication was ordered on 02/14/2022 and delivered to the facility on 03/08/2022. Interviews further indicated that R1’s medication had zero refills therefore additional refills needed to be approved by R1’s physician, which resulted in a delay in R1 obtaining medication timely. Based on a review of the facility MAR (Medication Administrator Record), R1 ran out of medication on 02/24/2022 and did not receive medication until 02/27/2022. Based on additional interviews conducted, the facility did not report to R1’s responsible party that R1 was out of medications and that once R1’s responsible party was made aware that R1 was out of medications, R1’s responsible party brought medication to the facility on 02/28/2022. Although the facility attempted to order R1’s medication timely, the facility did not notify R1’s responsible party. Based on LPA’s interviews conducted, and record(s) reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation that staff did not provide medication to residents as prescribed is SUBSTANTIATED . found to be SUBSTANTIATED . California Code of regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, a deficiency is being cited on the attached 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with supervisor . A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. The supervisor ’s signature on these forms acknowledges receipt of these documents.