Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jenifer Tirre made an unannounced visit on this day and arrived at 3:09 pm for the purpose of conducting a case management visit in regards to a self- reported incident received from facility on 4/18/2022. LPA was greeted and met with Administrator Eugene Abobo.

On 4/18/2022 an incident report was received regarding that on 4/17/2022 Client 1’s (C1). C1 was sitting outside with staff and Staff stepped away briefly to go back inside house, during that brief moment C1 wandered from facility unassisted. Per review of C1’s file, documents reveal C1 is able to leave facility unassisted. Physician report indicated no previous history of wandering behavior.

Staff contacted Local Police Department and Police came out to facility. After Police had arrived C1 arrived via paramedics. Staff stated that C1 claims they had a anxiety attack, went for a walk and called 911. C1 was transported to hospital for further assessment, and came back to community later that same day.

For C1's anxiety, Doctor informed Administrator to observe C1 and re-direct client when panic attack occurs. LPA observed Facility's Behavior Care Plan with C1's which was created with C1's service coordinator. Behavior care plan indicates staff will monitor C1 every 30 to 60 minutes for anxiety. Behavior Care Plan also states client should have a buddy system of another client to walk together with when leaving facility. Facility has stated they will continue to monitor Client. LPA observed client. C1 states they like being at facility and enjoys facility group walks. Client was well groomed in appearance. LPA observed other clients relaxing playing games in common areas. LPA observed No health and safety concerns during this visit.

LPA conducted exit interview with Administrator and copy of report was provided.