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32 | Facility neglect led to resident hospitalization.
Staff did not address resident's change in condition while in care.
Based on interviews, record reviews, and other evidence obtained during the investigation, the resident had a documented history of diabetes and required blood glucose monitoring. Facility records reflected a blood glucose level of 290 mg/dL on 2/4/26 (PM), 133 mg/dL on 2/5/26 (AM), 66 mg/dL on 2/6/26 (AM), and a critically low blood glucose level of 44 mg/dL on 2/7/26 at approximately 8:00 a.m. Scheduled PM blood glucose readings on 2/5/26 and 2/6/26 were not documented. The medication technician documented the resident’s blood glucose at 44 mg/dL on 2/7/26 and administered the ordered intervention. However, facility records contained no documentation that the resident’s blood glucose was reassessed following the intervention to determine its effectiveness. Approximately seven hours elapsed without documented follow-up monitoring despite the critically low blood glucose level. At approximately 3:00 p.m. on 2/7/26, the resident was found clammy and unresponsive. The residents’ blood pressure was documented as 55/29, oxygen saturation as 74%, and pulse as 95. Emergency medical services were contacted, and the resident was transported to the hospital, where the resident was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection resulting in sepsis. The investigation determined the facility failed to adequately monitor and reassess the resident following a critically low blood glucose reading and failed to recognize and respond to the resident’s significant change in condition in a timely manner. These failures contributed to the progression of the resident’s deteriorating condition and the need for hospitalization.
According to the incident report, R1 was found unresponsive on 02/07/2026 and hospitalized with septic shock due to an E. coli UTI and bacteremia. Staff reported they were unaware of R1's history of UTIs and did not observe a change in condition.
Caregivers reported residents were generally checked or changed only two to three times per eight-hour shift due to workload. The Health Services Manager acknowledged R1's known UTI risk factors were not addressed and accepted responsibility, while the Executive Director also acknowledged responsibility and the need for additional staff training.
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