Complaint Investigation Report

For allegation, Staff are providing improper testing assistance to resident in care:

Interviews with staff and document review revealed that the facility staff were using diabetic glucose test strips to test R1’s blood glucose level. R1 was not able to perform the testing on their own. The facility staff were testing R1’s glucose level by pricking R1’s skin and placing the blood on a test strip. LPA reviewed a daily log of R1’s glucose testing that was done by the facility staff. The facility staff is not allowed to test R1’s blood glucose level due to them not being skilled professionals.

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the two (2) allegations listed above are deemed SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaints are SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of evidence the standard has been met.

During today’s visit, two (2) deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC9099) and LIC9099D form was discussed and provided to Caregiver Osvaldo Nunes Aldrate "Aldrete" , along with a copy of the appeal rights.