Complaint·December 19, 2024

LPA Dolores interviewed eight staff members. S1 mentioned that R1s favorite thing to do is to go in the balcony and sit in the sun. R1 gets cold easily and likes to sit out in the sun. When RP came to visit around 1pm, he/she came and asked where R1 was. They found out R1 was out in the sun for 1 hour and 20 minutes, approximately. Staff member S2 mentioned that they're only supposed to let R1 sit under the sun for 8 - 10 minutes maximum. S4 said that they don’t put R1 outside for more than 15 minutes. S3 shared that he/she doesn’t remember how hot it was but knows it was a hot sunny day. S3 doesn’t know how long R1 was left outside for. From what it looks like, it looked like R1 was outside for an hour. When R1 goes out there he/she is not supposed to be out there for more than one hour. That day no one noticed R1 because he/she was sitting in the rocking chair facing east [next to a pillar] and next to the railing. S6 shared another staff S8 found R1 outside. It was 71 degrees that day and R1 was outside for 45 minutes. S7 stated that usually the direction for R1 to be outside in the sun is about 15 – 20 minutes. The residents sit out in the balcony where you see them. R1 can be under the sun for 15-20 minutes, then they move R1 towards the window where there is more shade. Based on observation, during LPA Dolores’ visit to the facility, the balcony has shade above but parts of the balcony was sunny. LPA observed the area where R1 was found sitting on the balcony, was sunny around 11:00am. Based on the temperature of LPAs apple watch it was 71 – 72 degrees outside. LPA sat under the sun for about 5 minutes and felt very warm and uncomfortable. LPA decided to move to a shaded area. Based on records review, according to WeatherUnderground.com archived records, the recorded temperature on the date of the incident, 10/11/2023 was 73 degF from 11:53am to 3:00pm. Based on interviews and observations, there is preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did occur; therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC9099-D for more information. This report was reviewed a copy of the reports and appeal rights were provided. Page 2 of 2