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32 | LPA’s records review revealed that R1 was admitted on May 31, 2024, already under hospice care plan and passed away on July 6, 2024. R1’s hospice records dated May 31, 2024, indicated that R1 was assessed for risk of skin breakdown due to disease progression, decreased activity and poor nutritional intake. Hospice records dated June 20, 2024, indicated that R1 developed wound in sacrum area. Wound care records dated June 20, 2024, indicated that R1’s wound started approximately 30 days prior, which was before R1’s admission. R1’s physician’s report indicated that R1 had cognitive condition, history of skin breakdown and behavior issues. LPA conducted review of R1’s wound care report dated June 20, 2024, June 27, 2024, and July 2, 2024. LPA did not observe anything to indicate that R1’s wound was a result of staff neglect.
Based on records review, R1’s pressure injury started prior to R1’s admission to this facility, and the pressure injury was a result of R1’s disease progression. The Department’s investigation did not provide enough information to corroborate the allegation that staff did not prevent resident from developing a pressure injury while in care.
The evidence found during the investigation did not meet the preponderance of evidence standard. Therefore, this allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. A finding that the complaint is UNSUBSTANTIATED means the allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided. |