complaint·June 20, 2024

Pg. 2. On 01/16/2024, from 1:35pm to 2:55pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elsie Campos conducted an unannounced, initial 10-day complaint visit to the facility. LPA Campos met with Administrator Connie Roush and explained the reason for the visit. During the visit, the LPA conducted a facility tour at 1:35pm for any immediate health and safety hazards and none were observed, reviewed resident documents at 1:55pm, and obtained pertinent documents. The LPA determined that further investigation was needed and advised Administrator Connie Roush that the complaint was referred to the Department's Investigation Branch (IB) for further investigation. Investigator Canto and Investigator Jose Santana conducted interviews on 01/23/2024, from approximately 10:00am to 11:30am, with R1, the administrator, staff, and Resident #2 (R2). On 02/09/2024, at approximately 4:15pm, investigator Canto conducted an interview with R1’s resident representative; and on 02/21/2024, at approximately 3:15pm, with R1’s home health nurse. In addition, the investigator reviewed Los Robles Regional Medical Center medical records and facility file documents related to R1. According to R1’s physician’s report, dated 08/16/2023, the primary diagnosis is listed as dementia, anxiety, and chronic back pain, requires assistance with medications, with a secondary diagnosis of osteoporosis, and GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease. R1 has no contagious diseases, has a history of skin breakdown, bowel impairment, and bladder impairment disoriented, has sundowning behavior, and can follow instructions and communicate needs. The resident appraisal report, dated 08/28/2023, noted R1 has no dietary limitations, can ambulate with a walker, requires a lot of redirections and prompting, can sometimes be forgetful, has a history of shortness of breath, loves to do puzzles, and loves to draw. R1 can walk without physical assistance. Continues on LIC 9099C... Pg. 3. The Los Robles Regional Medical Center records revealed that on 01/10/2024, at approximately 8:21am, R1 was admitted to the hospital via ambulance. The chief complaint was listed as an unwitnessed fall. Patient with dementia, a history of agitation, multiple psychiatric medications, and hypertension, presenting after an unwitnessed fall from their facility. The patient has bruising and hematoma on head, was complaining of lower back pain. Patient appears to be at their neurological baseline, able to state name, but unable to state the date of birth or location. Stable to follow some simple commands. Patient has some swelling on the shoulder. X-rays taken ruled out any acute fractures. It was noted that R1 was recently diagnosed COVID-positive and being treated. R1 was discharged back to the facility on 01/12/2024. On the allegation “Neglect Lack of Care & Supervision – Resident sustained a pressure injury while in care”. On 01/10/2024, R1 sustained an unwitnessed fall while residing at the facility. R1 was subsequently admitted to Los Robles Regional Medical Center. Interviews were conducted with R1, the facility administrator, the facility staff, R1’s resident representative and R1’s home health nurse. R1’s resident representative was made aware of the fall by the facility, has never been informed of any pressure injury to R1 while residing at the facility, and believes the facility took appropriate measures when they found R1 on the ground in R1’s room. R1’s resident representative had no concerns as to the quality-of-care R1 receives at the facility. The medical records were reviewed and noted R1’s skin was intact, normal in color, with no rash, and warm and dry. R1’s home health nurse stated R1 had a pressure injury to their heel which was healing appropriately. The Department found no evidence that R1 was admitted to Los Robles Medical Regional Center with a pressure injury. Based on the medical records and interviews conducted, the Department concluded that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation. Therefore, the allegation “Neglect Lack of Care & Supervision – Resident sustained a pressure injury while in care” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Continues on LIC 9099C... Pg.4. On the allegation “Neglect Lack of Care & Supervision – The facility failed to provide timely medical attention for resident while in care”. On 01/10/2024, R1 sustained an unwitnessed fall while residing at the facility. Interviews were conducted with R1, the facility administrator, the facility staff, and R1’s home health nurse. The medical records were requested and reviewed. The facility staff conducted round checks at approximately 6:00am on 01/10/2024 and noted R1 was still in bed, upon completion of their second-round checks at 7:30am, the facility staff discovered R1 on the ground in their bedroom. The facility staff assisted R1 to the couch and assessed R1. The facility staff contacted the facility administrator and were instructed to contact 911 for transfer. Medical records noted that at approximately 7:55am the ambulance arrived at the facility and transferred R1 to Los Robles Regional Medical Center. The Department found no evidence that the facility failed to seek timely medical attention for R1. Based on the medical records and interviews conducted, the Department concluded that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation. Therefore, the allegation “Neglect Lack of Care & Supervision – The facility failed to provide timely medical attention to resident while in care” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. On the allegation “Neglect Lack of Care & Supervision – Resident sustained an unexplained head injury while in care ”. On 01/10/2024, R1 sustained an unwitnessed fall while residing at the facility. Interviews were conducted with R1, the facility administrator, the facility staff, and R1’s home health nurse. Medical records were requested and reviewed. The facility staff conducted round checks at approximately 6:00am on 01/10/2024 and noted R1 was still in bed, upon completion of their second-round checks at 7:30am, the facility staff discovered R1 on the ground in R1’s bedroom. The facility staff assisted R1 to the couch, assessed R1, and noted a discoloration to R1’s temporal/head area. The facility staff photographed and documented their findings. The facility staff contacted the facility administrator and were instructed to contact 911 for transfer. Medical records noted that at approximately 7:55am the ambulance arrived at the facility and transferred R1 to Los Robles Regional Medical Center. While R1 did sustain an unwitnessed fall at the facility which resulted in a head injury, the Department found no evidence that the facility neglected the care of R1. Therefore, the allegation “Neglect Lack of Care & Supervision – Resident sustained an unexplained head injury while in care” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Continues on LIC 9099C... Pg. 5. On the allegation “Neglect Lack of Care & Supervision – Resident was noted to be severely dehydrated while in care”. On 01/10/2024, R1 sustained an unwitnessed fall while residing at the facility. Interviews were conducted with R1, the facility administrator, the facility staff, and R1’s home health nurse. Medical records were requested and reviewed. Upon discovering R1 on the floor of their bedroom, the facility staff contacted 911. R1 was transferred to Los Robles Regional Medical Center. Medical records noted that upon admission, at 8:27am, R1’s sodium level was 134 (Baseline 136-145 mmol/L). R1’s potassium level was noted at 4.8 (baseline 3.6-5.1 mmol/L). R1 was given fluids but was not noted as having severe dehydration. The Department found no evidence that the facility neglected the care of R1 leading to severe dehydration. Therefore, the allegation “Neglect Lack of Care & Supervision – Resident was noted to be severely dehydrated while in care” is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. On the allegation of “Staff medicated resident with an unauthorized medication -Resident has been over-medicated with antipsychotic medications without proper authority”. On 01/16/2024, LPA Campos obtained a list of medications created by Los Robles Hospital and was collected as part of the pertinent records to be reviewed for the allegation above. The list of medications was printed on 01/12/2024. On 06/20/2024, LPA Urena conducted a review and audit of the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record Form (LIC 622) and obtained additional records pertaining to the allegation. Review of the LIC 622 revealed that the medications listed on the LIC 622 are prescribed by R1's attending physician. Therefore, the allegation that “Resident has been over-medicated with antipsychotic medications without proper authority”-is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted, copy of this report issued.