Complaint Investigation Report

Resident file reviews found that: Facility had only a Physician’s report dated 1/28/15. Statements from the licensee found that that 1/28/15 report was from R1’s prior placement and a new report was not obtained for within 12 months of R1’s admission to this facility. Furthermore, the 2015 physician’s report stated that, “will need to find a primary care physician in the community.” Also on file was R1’s Identification and Emergency Information dated 11/29/15 which listed a physician who had previously treated R1 but had retired. During R1’s stay at the facility, the licensee did not assist R1 with obtaining a primary care physician.

As a result of this investigation, LPA finds allegation to be (S) Substantiated - A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. The following deficiencies were cited on 9099-D, per Title 22 Regulations, Division 6. (A)This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to clients/residents in care. (B) This poses a potential Health and Safety risk, or personal rights violation, to clients/residents in care.

Report reviewed with licensee . Copy of this report and appeal rights provided.