Complaint Investigation Report

LPAs conducted a physical plant tour at 11:45am, and LPAs did not observe any immediate health and safety risks during this visit. LPAs began interviewing residents and staff members at 10:55am. LPAs interviewed the Administrator, three (3) staff members and three (3) residents, two (2) of which residents are non-verbal.

Allegations: Client did not consume the appropriate amount of liquids while in care.

Based upon interviews with staff (S1) and Administrator, Staff member (S2) did not promptly respond to the care of the resident. S1 stated C1 was found unresponsive in the backyard sitting in a chair located in the sun. It was reported to CCL that S2 left C1 in the sun for forty-five minutes. Staff members S1 and S2 attempted to transport C1 back into the facility, but were unable to assist. Paramedics were called, and C1 was given first aid by fluid, oxygen, and ice. It was observed by staff members and the Administrator, the day after the incident occurred, blisters appeared on C1's feet, and C1 was taken back to the doctor for treatment. Based upon medical records from Antelope Valley hospital, C1 was dehydrated.

Therefore the allegations, ‘Client did not consume the appropriate amount of liquids while in care,’ is Substantiated. Under Title 22 General Regulations, the following citation was issued and recorded on LIC 809D.

Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights discussed and report delivered.