Complaint Investigation Report

R1 was noted to have some bone fractures-rib fractures. Resident was discharged back to the facility on 6/23/21; R1 was sent back out to the hospital ER 6/24/21 due to low oxygen saturation. From 6/24/21, the resident remained hospitalized for needed care, and was discharged to skilled nursing care for rehabilitation needs.

Per interviews with facility staff, and per record reviews, the resident did not receive a written notice of eviction verbally or written; Staff stated they did not give a verbal eviction notice to the resident/responsible party but that there was discussion that the resident should receive skilled nursing care as needed, and would be reassessed prior to discharge from skilled nursing care to ensure residents needs could be met by the facility. Per record review there was no letter of eviction notice in R1's file.

Based on the interviews, record/document reviews, and related information obtained during the investigation, the allegations, Resident was not accepted back into the facility after being sent out to the hospital, Resident received an illegal eviction, are Unsubstantiated. Although the allegation(s) may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation(s) are Unsubstantiated.