Facility Evaluation Report

On 07/28/22 Licensing Program Analysts, (LPAs) Ernand Dabuet and Perry Scott conducted a Case Management visit to follow up on the death reported for Client #1 (C1). LPA was greeted by Lorenzo Arriola and explained the purpose of the visit was to gather information surrounding the death of (C1).

The regional office received a copy of the death report from the facility and reported the death of (C1) on 07/20/22. The death report stated that approximately at midnight on Tuesday, 07/19/22. According to the administrator, the (C1) was taken to Lakewood Memorial Emergency on 06/14/22 at 10 am due to stomach bloating and hiccups medical condition. Ct scan, x-rays, and blood test were performed and found that air was trapped in his diaphragm. (C1) was later transferred to LA Community Hospital and was admitted. The cause of death is unknown and under investigation.

The facility is not the conservator or the power of attorney and was not able to obtain medical records from LA Community Hospital. CCLD will reach out to South Central Regional Center coordinator Kemmi Hudson for supporting documents.

An exit interview was conducted with Lorenzo Arriola and a hard copy was provided.