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During today's visit starting at 10:33 a.m. LPA and staff toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no immediate health and safety hazards, and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. At 2:50 p.m. conducted a telephonic interview with the power of attorney (POA) of Resident #1 (R1). At 3:16 p.m. conducted an interview with R1 at 3:30 p.m. conducted an interview with Resident #2 (R2). On the allegation, Facility staff did not respond appropriately during an emergency, it is the concern of the Reporting Party (RP) that the facility staff were unable to effectively communicate with emergency personnel. To investigate this complaint, LPA conducted in person interviews, file and record review and obtained copies of pertinent documentation relevant to the investigation.
Staff interviews revealed that during the time frame of the complaint, R1 was experiencing a change in condition and was transported to the hospital via ambulance on 04/23/26. R1 returned from the hospital on 04/26/26, and their POA brought them home without providing any discharge paperwork. The following morning, on 04/27/26 at approximately 7:00 a.m., R1 appeared lethargic and was unresponsive, prompting staff to call 911. Staff stated they were able to communicate with paramedics; however, they were unable to provide specific information regarding R1’s recent hospitalization because the POA retained the discharge documents. Staff reported they responded appropriately during the emergency with the information they had. Interview with R1 revealed that due to cognitive decline, they are unable to recall the specific event. R1 stated that the facility staff treat them well. R1 is able to communicate effectively with all staff in English and reported having no concerns.
Interview with R2 revealed that the facility staff treat them well. R2 stated they have no issues communicating with any of the staff and are able to communicate effectively in English. R2 expressed no concerns regarding the care they receive and reported that, based on their observations, staff have acted appropriately during emergency situations. Interview with the POA revealed that they are able to communicate with facility staff and have no difficulty doing so. The POA stated they believe the facility staff acted appropriately during the emergency involving R1. Record reviews, including but not limited to the staff schedule, revealed that on the day of the incident, LPA was able to communicate with all three (3) staff listed on the schedule.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is insufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation of Facility staff did not respond appropriately during an emergency is deemed unsubstantiated at this time.
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