complaint·June 16, 2022

Staff did not provide related incident documents to a resident's representative. The department investigated the allegation of Staff did not provide related incident documents to a resident's representative. The department conducted interviews and reviewed records concerning the allegation. Through interviews it was determined that staff did contact responsible party (RP) after hours on a Saturday 6/11/22, then Monday 6/13/22 the RP called back to confirm that RP did receive the incident report as well as requested more documents. On 06/14/22 RP received all requested documents. Based on information gathered, LPA finds the allegations to be UNFOUNDED- A finding that the allegation is unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted. and copy of report provided to facility. Exit Interview conducted . Staff dispensed the wrong medication to a resident in care The department investigated the allegation Staff dispensed the wrong medication to a resident in care . During interviews with Administrator (Admin), two (2) staff, and records reviewed, it was determined that, staff dispensed the wrong medication to a resident in care to be substantiated . LPA Valencia had initially received an incident report on a LIC624 on June 10, 2022 regarding the medication error involving resident R1. Through documentation reviewed, it was determined that staff distributed mediation to R1 in error. The facility documented the medication error and did seek medical observation and treatment for R1 following the error. Based on information obtained during investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights printed and all documents emailed to Administrator.