Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst, LPA, Noel Wolf Petersen arrived to the facility 3pm to conduct a case management follow up visit regarding R1 that was recently investigated by the Department. LPA met with administrator Carrie Snodgrass to explain the purpose of the visit.

Record reviews of hospital discharge summaries, assessments and Needs and Services plan detail R1 having conditions that required skilled medical services and worsening signs of an infection. Additionally, the discharge summary, hospital records and facility notes document a period of two weeks where R1 was in need Home Health services which were not implemented. Having accepted R1 back into their care, Diamond Care Inc assumed responsibility for meeting R1’s needs. Based on information known to the licensee they should have scheduled a MD appointment or had the resident transported to the emergency room.

Two citations are issued on following d Page. This incident is currently under review and a future civil penalty may apply based on § 1569.49 H&S. Failure to correct the deficiencies may also result in civil penalties. a copy of the appeal rights were given, an exit interview was held, a copy of the report was read and given to the administrator.