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32 | Continued from LIC 9099
During today's visit, a brief physical plant tour was conducted. The following was then determined:
Regarding allegation of “Staff did not meet residents' medical needs” the Reporting Party (RP) alleged that during an emergency situation, emergency medical personnel were called and observed that multiple residents appeared to have required medical intervention days before the 911 call was placed. The investigation revealed that on 01/31/2026, emergency medical personnel responded to the facility during an influenza outbreak involving multiple residents. Interviews conducted with a hospice nurse revealed that upon arriving to provide services to a resident, the nurse observed the resident’s oxygen saturation level was critically low and instructed facility staff to call 911 immediately. When paramedics arrived, they observed additional residents exhibiting similar symptoms. Paramedics assessed additional residents and identified several individuals who required transportation to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment of low oxygen saturation levels and influenza-like symptoms. Interviews with facility staff indicated that changes in condition had been observed among multiple residents in the days preceding the emergency response and that management had been made aware of these concerns. Staff reported that the symptoms were believed to be consistent with a common flu illness and that the severity of the residents’ conditions, as well as the presence of an influenza outbreak, were not recognized, resulting in a delay in obtaining medical care. As a result, medical evaluation and treatment were not obtained until emergency responders were contacted. Based on interviews conducted, records reviewed, and documents obtained during the investigation, the allegation of “Staff did not meet residents' medical needs” is deemed Substantiated.
Pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations and/or CA Health and Safety Code, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 9099-D.) Administrator was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties.
Exit interview conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.
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