Complaint Investigation Report
The services were ordered by R1’s family and provided by the Spectrum Dialysis Center. R1 was not receiving Home Health or Hospice services and was able to attend to dialysis center before. There were no changes in R1’s condition to allow them to receive the services in nonmedical settings.
A review of R1’s facility file did not provide any information to verify the need to receive a Skilled Nursing Services, that should have been provided in the medical settings.
No exception request was requested by the facility, prior to allowing R1 to receive dialysis in the facility.
Overall investigation concluded that facility allowed R1 to receive medical services that shall be provided in medical setting. Therefore, based on inspection, observation and interviews, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED at this time.
Under Title 22, Division 6. Chapter 8 following citation was issued and recorded on LIC9099D.
An immediate $500.00 civil penalty was issued to the facility due to allowing resident to receive Skilled Nursing Services, instate of arranging off– site outpatient medical services.
Exit interview conducted, copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction