F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained
free of accident hazards as possible, and each resident received adequate supervision to prevent
elopement for one of twenty-one residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accident hazards and supervision.
-The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 had adequate supervision on 8/16/2024 which allowed her to
elope from the facility. She was not found until 8/17/24 when she was admitted to the emergency room with
complaints of heat exhaustion and weakness.
The noncompliance was identified as past noncompliance and the Administrator was given the IJ Template
on 8/29/24 at 2:23 pm. The IJ began on 8/16/2024 and ended on 8/18/2024. The facility had corrected the
noncompliance before the investigation began on 8/18/2024.
These failures could place residents at risk of serious injury or harm.
Findings include:
Resident #1
Record review of Resident #1's face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old woman admitted on [DATE]. The face
sheet documented her diagnoses included schizophrenia (is a serious mental health condition that affects
how people think, feel and behave), cognitive communication deficit (difficulty with communication that is
affected by disruption of cognitive process), bipolar disorder (mental health condition that causes extreme
mood swings), blindness right eye.
Record review of Resident #1's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 03 indicating
severe cognitive impairment. The MDS documented she had no potential indicators of behaviors affecting
others, or rejection of care. Per the MDS, Resident #1 did not have wandering behaviors daily during the
review period. The MDS documented she required supervision or assistance with all ADL's.
Record review of Resident #1's Care plan initiated on date 4/18/2024 revealed her risk for wandering and
risk of elopement, with her having a wander guard. The care plan included a focus on her interventions
including identifying triggers for wandering/eloping, implement toileting program, monitor resident
frequently, reorientate to surroundings/environment.
Record review of Resident #1' s nurse's note dated 8/16/2024@ 23:21 revealed she could not be found in
her room, the facility was searched and she was not found. The resident was last seen at 6:30 pm
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safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Focused Care at Beechnut
12777 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77072
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
during dinner as reported by the CNA C. Code pink for missing person was initiated. Other staff began
searching outside the facility and some staff began driving around the neighborhood. Around 9:00 pm the
RN A reported to the Administrator and Director of Nurse that resident was not found. Administrator and
Director of Nurse began to search. RN A notified the family, 911 and Houston Police Department (HPD)
around 9:30 pm. HPD arrived within minutes and necessary information to file a missing person was given
to HPD. Search areas included gas station, bus stops, homeless spots in the area, hospitals called and
visited, Metro bus station center notified.
Record review of Resident #1' s nurse's note dated 8/17/2024@ 18:46 revealed DON visited the resident in
the hospital after being notified by the police she was at the hospital. Resident was asleep and the hospital
nurse reported the resident was stable and receiving IV fluids, no injuries were noted or reported during
admission full body assessment.
Record review of Resident #1' s elopement risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed she was an elopement
risk of 2.0.
Record review of Resident #1' s elopement risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed she was an elopement
risk of 5.0.
Record review of Resident #1' s elopement risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed she was an elopement
risk of 2.0.
Record review of Resident #1' s elopement risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed she was an elopement
risk of 8.0.
Record review of Resident #1' s elopement risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed she was an elopement
risk of 14.0.
Record review of hospital records dated 8/19/2024 revealed she was received in Emergency Dept 8/17/24
via ambulance, with complaints of heat exhaustion, weakness, had anklet on, was poor historian was
A&Ox2. She received X-Ray of chest \- Impression: no acute abnormality. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
has no acute findings. Pre-hospital Fingerstick blood glucose 181
Wording to https://www.wunderground.com/ the temperature 8/16/2024 between 6:00 pm -12:00 midnight
was 96-84 degrees Fahrenheit
Wording to https://www.wunderground.com/ the temperature 8/17/2024 between -12:00 midnight -12:00
noon was 84-94 degrees Fahrenheit
Interview on 8/18/24 2:05 pm with Administrator, said his primary duties were to manage the overall
operation of the facility. The Administrator said on 8/16/2024 he received a report Resident #1 was not
found. The Administrator stated somewhere between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm when the CNA C reported the
resident had not eaten dinner and was not in the bathroom. CNA C reported to RN A that resident was not
in her room. Search ensued. Resident was wearing wander guard. Administrator called the HPD at 9:30 to
report resident missing, also called medical director, physician, family, ombudsman. Administrator and DON
went to local hospital and gave information to hospital staff with resident #1 name and date of birth , with
facility phone number. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) found Resident #1 wandering on the street,
she was well dressed, did not look homeless, and was taken to hospital for evaluation. Resident remains
there. The facility has tested all wander guard system are
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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675000
B. Wing
A. Building
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Beechnut
12777 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77072
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
currently testing daily for 30 days. When the resident #1 arrives from the hospital her wander guard would
be tested to assure that it is functioning properly. Administrator stated he did not know how resident left the
building, stated it could have been a staff, a resident accidentally pressing an emergency door release
button on the wall or recent power outages that may have released the alarm system throughout the facility
which released all the doors allowing her to elope. The Administrator said facility has had so many power
outages or surges that he has the energy company alerts on his phone. The Administrator said Resident #1
often wants to go home or wants to visit her family member, but she cannot due to her diagnoses and
needs. Administrator said after the incident, all residents were assessed for an elopement risk, monitoring
of all resident with wander guards are being checked every shift, and Resident #1 will be provided with a
room in the memory care side when she returns.
Observation on 8/18/2024 at 2:50 pm revealed the exterior doors on the 100 and 200 halls were locked and
unable to be opened without using the push bar. The doors had a keypad near them to allow exit. Both
doors had a sign that said an alarm would sound if they were opened without the code.
Interview on 8/18/24 4:00 PM with DON, she reports the administrator called her around 8:00 pm on
8/16/2024 stating that he was on the way to the facility. It was reported to her that CNA C had given
resident #1 the dinner tray around 6:30 pm resident #1 at the time of receiving the tray was on her way to
the restroom. CNA C went back to see if Resident #1 had started eating and saw that the tray had not been
touched. CNA C went back to resident #1's room about 20 minutes later to pick up trays and saw that
Resident #1 was not there and the tray had been untouched. CNA C went to the smoking area, looked in
the dining room, reported to her charge nurse, RN A the resident could not be found. RN A then notified
over the speaker code yellow and all staff started searching for resident. RN A notified administrator . RN A
and 2 CNA's drove around the neighborhood, RN A called the police and gave them picture with pertinent
information. RN A also called family, doctor and medical director. DON started searching the field in the
back of the building and inspected the ditch, church schoolyard, facility van, bus stops. The administrator
searched from Hwy. 6 to facility and DON search from facility to Beltway 8 by car. Administrator called metro
police, administrator went to two local hospitals to inform them of resident missing. DON and administrator
then searched the facility again. Police were notified and missing report was given. DON states the police
called her on 8/17/2024 around 3:00 PM that resident had been found at Hosptial. Hospital nurse gave
report regarding Resident#1 she was unharmed, however, was dehydrated, was receiving IV fluids, Chest
X ray and urinalysis performed. DON stated she went to see resident in the hospital. DON states when the
resident comes back from hospital she will be placed in the secure unit. DON reports testing of the
residence that have wander guards are tested at each of the doors 8/16/24 and 8/17/24. Staff are
continuing to test each shift all doors and wander guards. Management staff testing doors and wander
guards daily. All residents have been reassessed for elopement risk.
Interview on 8/28/24 at 4:19 pm with LVN B. She stated she was working the 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM shift on
08/16/2024 on the B station which is 200 hall. LVN B reports between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM she went to
the dining room to assist with feeding residents and checking menus. LVN B visualized Resident#1 in her
room prior to going to the dining room at around 5:30 PM. Resident#1 was sitting on her bed. During shift
she monitored the resident's wander guard and noticed that it was blinking green meaning the battery was
good. She said CNA C stayed on the 200 hall monitoring residents that did not go to the dining room. LVN B
stated at around 6:30pm she gave report to RN A the oncoming nurse for 6P to 6A shift. Around 6:30 pm,
CNA C asked where Resident #1 was. At that time the search began in the facility in the smoking area,
closets, bathrooms. LVN B got into her car and started driving around local roads. LVN B stated she
searched for
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675000
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/29/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Beechnut
12777 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77072
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
two-three hours. Facility was being searched and the outside parking lot and field area. LVN B did not recall
having heard any alarms during her shift and did leave the facility between 9:00 pm and 10:30 pm, the
police, administrator, DON was present at that time. LVN B stated she has never had a resident elope
during her career in this facility, LVN B stated she sees the maintenance manager checking doors. She also
checked residents with the wander guard during her shift. CNA's and nurses check daily. LVN B stated
when the wander guard flashes green and is close to the door the alarm system is working.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 8/28/24 at 4:37 pm with CNA C. She typically works the 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM shift. CNA C
stated resident's wander guards were checked daily to see if the green light flashes when the resident gets
close to the door by staff. On 8/16/2024 CNA C stated she saw Resident # 1 in her room when she brought
dinner tray and again when passing trays. Resident #1 was going into her restroom. When CNA C went to
pick up dinner tray CNA C stated around 7:00 PM she noticed resident wasn't present. CNA C started
checked the room, bathroom, common areas and didn't see Resident #1 and reported to RN A. CNA C
reported all staff started searching. CNA C stated the administrator and DON got to the facility around 8:00
PM, the police showed up around 10:00 PM. CNA C stated she was informed on the 17th when she arrived
for her shift that resident was safe.
Interview on 8/28/24 at 4:51 with CMA. CMA stated she was working station B on 8/16/2024, approximately
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm and gave Resident #1 medications and a banana. When she left Resident #1 ' s room,
resident was eating the banana. CMA stated she was told by a nurse around 8:30 to 9:00 PM that resident
was missing, and CMA stated she started searching the parking lot, walked around the building, other staff
searched by car. CMA stated she saw administrator and DON around 9:30 pm, the police were there
between 9:30pm and 10:00pm, CMA stated she left around 10:00 PM. She said she felt bad when she
found out Resident #1 was missing. She does not know how Resident #1 could have gone missing.
Interview on 8/28/24 at 5:50 pm via telephone with RN A. RN A reported he received shift report at 6:00 PM
on 8/16/2024 and did see Resident #1 at that time, he reported CNA C also saw Resident #1 around 6:30
PM when she was setting up the table for the resident to eat, and that Resident #1 was going toward the
restroom. RN A reported when CNA C went to pick up the tray she noted that Resident #1 was not present.
RN A stated he did not hear any alarms go off between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. He called a code yellow
after realizing resident was not in the facility and got into his car and drove around the neighborhood. RN A
reported he called administrator, family, physician, medical director and police. RN A stated when he spoke
with Resident #1 ' s, family member and she wanted to know why he was calling. RN A reported he
explained the current situation and the family member stated she had not seen Resident #1. RN A reported
he kept the family member informed during the search he called her around 8:00 pm, 12:00 PM and
6:00am. RN A stated he felt horrible, when he realized Resident #1 couldn't be found. RN A stated he found
out Resident #1 was at the hospital on 8/17/2024 by text. RN A stated all staff members knew what to do,
were very concerned about residents welfare, had no idea how Resident #1 left the facility.
Observation on 8/18/24 at 4:30 pm with administrator the wander guard alarm at the nurse station, it is a
grey box with 2 blue boxes that will show which exit is being breached. Monitored the functionality of
wander guard and proximity which alarm goes off appropriately. Observed staff monitoring and walking
toward door that alarmed.
8/19/24 Upon entry to facility, the front door alarm went off -noted resident with wander guard close to
entrance. Within 30 seconds noted 3 staff members going to front door to assess if resident
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675000
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/29/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Beechnut
12777 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77072
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
was close to or outside the door.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Interview on 8/28/24 at 9:30 am with Administrator, stated he had outside vendor install new sensor at the
front door, the front door had been enhanced with an additional motion guard along with wander guard
alarm sensitivity increased. Administrator stated each device has its own power source so no interference
can occur. Administrator stated all the alarms are being monitored and tested daily by him and the
maintenance director, stated they are adjusting the sensitivity and all systems are working well. The
Administrator said the staff have been provided training to ensure that any time the electricity as to go out
the staff immediately check and reset the doors.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 8/28/24 at 10:00 am with DON, she stated she was notified by the Hospital at on 8/17/24 at 3
pm resident was there and having tests provided to her. She stated the resident told the nurse resident was
looking for her family member and was found close to I 45 near downtown under a bridge at 1:00 pm by
EMS. EMS provide care, then took her to hospital. The nurse in emergency department called the police
and found the resident was missing person from the facility. She states training has continued, immediate
response from her team when the alarm sounds continues to be her expectation.
Interview on 8/28/24 at 10:30 am with Maintenance manager. States all of the wander guard alarms we're
functioning and are currently functioning. He monitors them the weekly. Observed his binder with weekly
door monitoring checks to include 8/16/24. Maintenance manager stated he did not know how resident
could have left the building, however, there have been a lot of power outages and power surges since the
hurricane. Maintenance manager stated outside vendor has added new sensor on the front door.
Maintenance manager stated the front door has had an additional sensor and he is monitoring the
sensitivity and adjusting it for distance. Front door, laundry door, side door by nurse station are all with key
code pad a resident could leave without sounding the alarm These doors all have functioning wonder guard
alarms and key code pad combination. He states he will continue to observe and adjust sensitivity for the
next 30 days, then go back to monitoring weekly.
Observation on 8/28/2024 at 11:55 am front door and side door at nurse station B were tested and alarm
did sound appropriately.
Observation on 8/28/2024 at 12:00 pm revealed the exterior doors on the 100 and 200 halls were locked
and unable to be opened without using the push bar. The doors had a keypad near them to allow exit. Both
doors had a sign that said an alarm would sound if they were opened without the code.
Observation on 8/28/2024 at 12:10 pm Elopement binder from nurses station A,B and C to include Missing
Resident Profile with resident face sheet, name, height, weight, race, color of eyes, identifying marks,
device used, language, mental condition, name of friends or relatives, per their Elopement Risk
Assessment Policy.
Interview on 8/28/24 at 1:05 pm with family member. She stated she was not concerned at this time with
the facility, feels like they keep resident safe, have been attentive to her needs since she was admitted .
Interviews 8/28/24 with LVN B, CNA C, CMA, RN A reporting they were given in-services regarding
elopement and could describe in detail the process for all alarms on doors, supervision of all residents.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675000
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/29/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Beechnut
12777 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77072
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of the facility's Provider Investigation Report (PIR) dated 8/17/2024 for Intake ID 525841
revealed Resident #1 had exited the facility between 6:50 pm and 8:00pm on 8/16/2024. Search of building
and surrounding area started immediately. Family, physician, medical director and police contacted. Police
were given photograph and other identifying information. Administrator and DON joined in search of gas
stations restaurants in local businesses. Transit Authority contacted by administrator and photograph and
other identifying information provided to them. Administrator also visited local hospital emergency room
between 11 and midnight. Facility staff continued to search the neighborhood and local hospitals into the
morning. Resident located and was undergoing assessment at hospital. No preliminary injuries reported.
Staffing in-serviced on the elopement policy, elopement binder, wander guard use. 100% Elopement
assessment completed on 8/17/24. All wander guards in use assessed 100% operation.
Record review of the facility's invoice dated 8/20/2024 revealed the alarm servicing contractor made an
inspection of wandering system and adjust as needed. Added external power supply and added a door
extender to increase the detection range of the front door. Made adjustments to the gain of the existing
units including the side door with LC 1200 Door Extender. Doors are fully functional.
Record review of the facility's in-service documentation dated 7/19/2024 revealed the staff who attended
were instructed on resident elopement responses, and the facility environment. The documentation was
signed thirty-three staff members. Per the documentation, the in-service covered the facility's elopement
policies.
Record review of the facility's in-service documentation dated 8/16/2024 revealed the staff who attended
were instructed on resident elopement responses, and the facility environment. The documentation was
signed thirty-eight staff members. Per the documentation, the in-service covered the facility's elopement
policies.
Record review of the facility's in-service documentation dated 8/17/2024 revealed the staff who attended
were instructed on resident elopement responses, and the facility environment. The documentation was
signed thirty-six staff members. Per the documentation, the in-service covered the facility's elopement
policies.
Record review of the facility's in-service documentation dated 8/17/2024 revealed the staff who attended
were instructed on resident abuse and neglect. The documentation was signed by twenty-seven staff
including LVN's, CNA's, housekeeping staff, dietary staff, therapy staff, social services staff, and activities
staff. Per the documentation, the in-service covered the facility's elopement policies. The documentation
was signed by thirty-six staff members. Per the documentation, the in-service covered the facility's
elopement policies.
Record review of the facility's in-service documentation dated 8/18/2024 revealed the staff who attended
were instructed on resident elopement responses, and the facility environment. The documentation was
signed by twenty staff members. Per the documentation, the in-service covered the facility's elopement
policies.
Record review of the facility's in-service documentation dated 8/27/2024 revealed the staff who attended
were instructed on resident elopement responses, and the facility environment. The documentation was
signed by twenty-three staff members. Per the documentation, the in-service covered the facility's
elopement policies.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
675000
B. Wing
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
A. Building
08/29/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Focused Care at Beechnut
12777 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77072
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Record review of the facility's Elopement Risk Assessment policy effective 11/01/2019 revealed a policy
statement which read the community will assess all patients/residents for elopement potential in order to
provide a safe and comfortable living environment.
Record review of the facility's Elopement Policy policy effective 11/01/2019 revealed a policy statement
which read To safely and timely redirect patients/residents to a safe environment. A prompt investigation
and search will be conducted if a patient/resident is considered missing. Elopement drill will be held
quarterly. Procedure 1. Once it has been established that a patient/resident is missing, the following staff
members are notified immediately: the charge nurse, Executive Director of Operations, Director of Clinical
Operations and social service designee, responsible party and the primary care physician. Complete the
missing resident profile make note of the outside temperature. 2. The director of clinical operation or
designee organizes and institutes an immediate and thorough search of the center and surrounding
grounds. Conduct a head count of each unit. Including but not limited to a search of the area outside the
nearest exit to the patient's/resident's room or exit where he/she was last seen, and the entire unit where
the patient/resident resides or was last scene, the remainder of the facility, all rooms, closets - including
storage facilities - bathrooms and grounds, extending beyond the fence line. Check all offices and any
locked doors to ensure none were left unlocked. 3. The entire search process of the facility and grounds,
from the time the patient/resident is missing, should be completed within 30 minutes. 4. If the search fails to
locate the missing patient/resident within two hours from the time the patient/resident is found to be
missing, the Administrator and or designee contacts the appropriate community agencies (local law
enforcement) and update the patient's/ resident's legal representative. Staff will provide the police with all
physical identifying information including but not limited to physical appearance, height, weight, age, sex,
and clothing. If known. 5. The search is continued period two staff members searched the surrounding
streets by car for a two (2) mile radius around the facility. 6. When the patient slash resident is located, the
nurse completes a head to toe assessment. The social service designee assesses the patient/resident for
emotional distress. The charge nurse reports any findings to the Director of Clinical Operations. The
Director of Clinical Operations notifies the Executive Director of Operations or designee and notifies the
appropriate community agencies, attending physician and patient's resident's legal representative. 7. If a
resident is not located during the search of the facility, facility grounds, and immediate vicinity, and there are
circumstances that place the residence health, safety, and or welfare at risk, a report to HSC must be made
as soon as the facility becomes aware the resident is missing and cannot be located. Examples include, but
are not limited to:
-a resident requires medication that, if not taken as scheduled, place the resident at risk of serious illness
or death or both;
-extreme weather conditions exposed to the resident to potential freezing, heat prostration, or drowning
from flooding;
-a resident is confused or otherwise incapable of assessing potential danger;
-there is a suspicion of foul play
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