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In regard to the allegation Questionable death, it is alleged that death from possible heart issue that was not known. The Department interviewed witnesses and facility staff, reviewed R1’s physician report, appraisal, appraisal/needs and services plan and it was revealed R1 had a history of mental health, COPD, non-insulin diabetic with blood sugar monitoring checks, fall risk due to balance issues, required assistance with showering and grooming, NIDDM, arthritis, schizoaffective and Certificate of Death obtained stated immediate Cause of Death was Atheroscierotic Cardiovascular disease. Interviews conducted and documents reviewed did not corroborate the allegation of questionable death and no concerns regarding the care of R1 was receiving prior to the time of death. LPA was unable to contact Licensee, and additional Staff to corroborate the allegation even though attempts were not successful.
In regard to the allegation Authorized representative was not notified of resident’s health change, it is alleged that R1’s Authorized representative was not informed of R1’s changes in condition and death in a timely manner. The Department conducted interviews with witnesses and staff, reviewed R1’s Identification and emergency information, admission agreement, appraisal/needs services plan, hospice admission agreement, death report and it was revealed R1 was not conserved, limited assistance with Activity of Daily living and was able to advocate for self, R1 had additional person as an emergency contact. Interview with R1’s sister confirmed that text messages were received by Licensee regarding R1. Staff were in communication with R1’s emergency contact as needed as R1 did not want to always talk to the sister on the telephone. Staff and hospice notified of R1’s death in a sufficient time frame. Interviews conducted and documents reviewed did not corroborate the allegation of Authorized representative was not notified of resident’s health change. LPA was unable to contact Licensee, and additional Staff to corroborate the allegation even though attempts were not successful.
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