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32 | It was alleged that on August 8, 2025, R1 was observed to have a blood-stained catheter bandage, but that staff did not notice the stain or report it to R1’s doctor or responsible party, R1 was taken to the hospital, the hospital determined no additional treatment and R1 was able to return to the facility with no special care or changes in medication required. Per R1’s family, on August 4, 2025, R1 had surgery to replace a foley catheter with a suprapubic catheter. R1’s family stated that on August 8, 2025, R1 was observed with a blood-stained catheter bandage, which was not noticed or reported by staff. When interviewed, AD stated that the blood observed was only a small amount and was to be expected after surgery, paramedics arrived and agreed with AD’s assessment, but R1’s family insisted on taking R1 to the ER and R1 returned a few hours later. However, R1’s family stated it was actually AD who thought the blood was a major issue and wanted to send R1 to the hospital, R1’s family did not have concerns about the blood stain, and R1 returned from the hospital with no concerns or changes of condition noted by the doctor. R1’s Medical Records dated August 8, 2025, corroborate that R1 was seen at the ER, no treatment was needed, and there was no change in condition. No information was obtained corroborating that R1 had a change of condition or that the blood stain noted on R1’s bandages was unexpected after R1’s surgery.
The Department has investigated the above allegation and found it to be Unfounded, meaning the allegation was false, could not have happened, or is without reasonable basis. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to facility representative. |