Complaint Investigation Report

On 1/10/23 LPA requested physician's report dated and hospice documents for Grigmar Hospice Care. On 1/25/23 LPA delivered findings for the above allegation(s).

The investigation consisted of the following: Regarding allegation: Resident suffered a fracture while in care. It is alleged a left hip fracture involving R1 resulted on a serious bodily injury. Interviews revealed that on 2/23/21 R1's family member visited at around 5:00pm and found R1 in gery chair with a robe on and staff was in the bathroom at the time of the visit. Family member notified administrator of incident. At 7:40pm family member informed facility staff that R1 had pain in left hip, facility staff notified family member that R1 had not have any falls or injuries. R1's physician was at the facility checking other residents and around 7:40pm was called in to check in on R1 and evaluated R1. Physician at that moment did not think there was a fracture, however physician ordered an x-ray to determine if there was a fracture. On 2/24/21 at 12:10am facility received x-ray results noting "acute left hip fracture". On 2/24/21, R1 was taken to the hospital for treatment. R1 was under Grigmar Hospice care at the time. Hospice notes dated 2/23/21 at 9:10pm note R1 had swelling of the left hip and showed facial grimace when moving or lifting left leg. Administrator conducted an internal investigation on 2/24/21 and did not find evidence that S1's neglect or actions caused R1 to sustain a hip fracture. Administrator also stated not observing any bruising or evidence of a fracture on 2/23/21. Administrator advised that staff are to conduct a 2 person assist when showering R1 and it was discovered S1 conducted the shower alone on 2/23/21. R1 was unable to be interviewed due to R1's cognitive skills. Interview with S1 revealed, S1 stated staff is to utilize a 2 person assist when showering the residents. However, on 2/23/22 S1 did not ask for assistance to provide R1's shower. Documents review revealed R1 has a history of hip fracture and osteoporosis per physician's report dated 3/2/21. Radiology report dated 2/23/21 notes an acute left hip fracture.

Based on interviews and review of documentation regarding R1, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

***An immediate Civil Penalty of $500.00 is being issued today. Refer to LIC 421IM***

An exit interview was conducted with Virginia Garcia Administrator and a copy of this report, LIC 809D, and appeal rights were provided.