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32 | LPA interviewed the administrator and Staff regarding this allegation. The administrator recalled that the home health nurse took the vitals for R1 and noticed the higher blood pressure reading. The nurse informed them to call 911. When the paramedics arrived, R1 refused to go to the hospital. Staff indicated that they were never given any instructions by the home health nurse. Staff continued to monitor R1’s blood pressure throughout the night until the next day. Staff stated that they are always monitoring the residents and will follow any instructions given by the nurses. Staff will communicate with the residents’ responsible party when they need medical attention or notice any changes in the residents. LPA spoke with a family member who stated that they did not request for R1 to receive home health services and stated that she takes R1 to the medical appointments. LPA interviewed four (4) residents. All four residents stated that their families take them to their medical appointments. Staff also communicate with their families when they notice any changes in the residents.
Allegation - Staff did not contact home health with resident's blood pressure results. It is alleged that the staff did not contact the home health nurse regarding Resident #1’s blood pressure reading results. LPA Chan interviewed staff regarding this allegation. Staff indicated that the home health nurse did not provide any instructions to contact the nurse about R1’s blood pressure readings. The home health nurse also did not provide any paperwork regarding the services for R1. Staff stated that when R1’s blood pressure was high, staff was monitoring R1 throughout the night. The next day, R1’s blood pressure became stable. Staff interviewed stated that they communicate with the home health or hospice nurses if they notice any changes in the resident. Based on information gathered, there is insufficient evidence to corroborate this allegation.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur; therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
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