complaint·October 2, 2023

Administrator stated she was not here on 09/28/2023, R1 is a new resident was admitted on 09/04/2023, on 09/26/2023 R1 was exit seeking and went out the front door followed by Administrator R1 did not AWOL Administrator had eyes on R1 at all times, S1 did call Administrator on 09/28/2023 and reported R1 was exit seeking and went out across the street with neighbors and had to be redirected back to the facility. R1's interview revealed R1 wants to leave the facility and S1 was trying to redirect R1 inside the facility but once S1 was with another resident R1 left out the front door and crossed the street when 2 neighbors approached R1, then S1 came outside and they all walked R1 back to the facility, R1 was OK, R1 did not have any injuries and does not want anyone to get in trouble. R1 was always able to leave R1's home and is not understanding why R1 can not leave the facility, it was explained to R1 that R1 can leave the facility but needs to let the staff know so they can assist R1 on a walk when R1 wants to go outside. Administrator contacted R1's family and doctor regarding the exit seeking and medications have been adjusted to help with wandering. Administrator stated the facility has not had any another incidents of resident AWOL over the past month only exit sekking and wandering with staff supervision and redirection. Based on the evidence this allegation is Substantiated at this time. Administrator has placed a door stop alarm at the front door for further safety measures. Administrator is observing R1 with medication adjustments and taking R1 for walks to help with the wandering behaviors. Administrator will be looking into locked exiting doors and secured perimeter fence gates with the local fire authority to see if the facility would qualify to update the fire clearance with added safety measures. Administrator will also talk with R1's family regarding a wonder guard or apple air tag bracelet for added safety measures for R1. Exit interview conducted, deficiency cited, civil penalty assessed, copy of report and appeal rights printed for Administrator.