COVID-19 check·February 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Valerio arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Facility Staff Gemma Sicat, and explained the purpose of the visit. On 01/30/23, the Regional Office received an incident report (SIR) for an incident that occurred on 01/25/2023. Resident 1 (R1) was observed by staff to be vomiting continuously. R1 was sent to the emergency room. According to the SIR, the family informed the facility that R1 had a UTI and bowel blockage. R1 returned on 01/28/2023 with a diagnosis of stomach cancer. R1 was also placed on hospice with agency Applied Palliative and Hospice Services, Inc. LPA reviewed facility files. The facility currently has a hospice waiver for 4 residents. The facility and the hospice agency followed R1's care plan as directed by the physician. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was held with staff, and copy of the report was given to facility staff.