Complaint·December 19, 2024

(Continued from LIC9099) Regarding allegation of facility illegally evicting R1, records revealed R1 had a history of aggressive behavior, which R1’s physician was aware of. On 5/17/21 due to aggressive behaviors R1’s physician recommended R1 go to a hospital for psychological evaluation and medication review. As evidenced by records, while R1 was at UCSD Hospital, social worker recommended to facility that R1 be placed in a locked facility. Evidence further the indicated facilities Resident Service Coordinator evaluated R1 at UCSD Hospital and conducted a Resident Appraisal noting a higher level of care, which R1’s responsible party signed. R1 did not return to the facility from UCSD Hospital. Regarding the allegation of not ensuring changes in R1’s condition were reported to R1’s physician, records obtained confirmed through emails, clinical notes, and physician communication that leading up to R1’s hospitalization R1’s physician was aware of changes. Further evidence reveals facility staff attempted to schedule a care conference with R1’s responsible party and R1’s physician prior to hospitalization. The Department has investigated the allegations that the facility illegally evicted a resident and staff did not ensure changes in resident’s conditions were reported to a physician. Based upon the information obtained during this investigation, it is determined that the preponderance of evidence was not met to support or corroborate these allegations and therefore deemed unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with LaTressa Downing, Executive Director, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee’s Rights (LIC9058 01/16) were provided.