complaint·June 23, 2022

Continued from LIC9099 Facility failed to need resident's care needs – Complaint alleges that resident has had weeping wounds on their legs for four months. Interviews indicated that resident, R1 has had a rash on their legs for 2-3 months. Correspondence between the facility and R1’s physician dated 2/17/2022 indicates that the facility notified the physician that resident was showing signs of blisters on their legs and noted R1’s history of leg swelling and dryness. Per interview, R1’s physician arrived at facility to conduct an exam and complete the Physician’s Report. Per file review, R1's physician completed an LIC602 Physician’s Report on 2/17/2022. Physician responded to facility’s correspondence citing what they observed and provided new orders for resident which included a prescription and compression socks. Review of the Electronic Medication Administration Record indicated that R1 took the prescribed medication for 10 days. Per interview, the compression socks were not received from the doctor while another interviewee indicated that the resident refused to wear the socks. Review of file revealed that facility sent out communication to doctor again on 4/5/2022 following an attempted hospital visit where resident was sent back from the hospital without treatment of their legs due to resident being non-compliant at the hospital. Resident was then sent back to the hospital on 5/1/2022 where they treated and prescribed medication. Per LPA follow-up today, R1's skin issue improved following the 5/1/2022 hospital visit where resident was prescribed medication. A finding that the complaint allegation s Facility retained a resident with a prohibited condition and Facility failed to meet resident's care needs was unsubstantiated meaning that although the allegations may have happened there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegations occurred. Continued from LIC9099 The allegation that facility failed to ensure resident's personal rights is Substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties.