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Thirty residents were supposed to be on EBP protocols, but inspectors found widespread non-compliance with safety requirements.

However, inspectors found **no documentation** of these critical safety measures in the resident's medical record.

The most concerning finding involved Lorazepam Injectable, a controlled substance used to treat anxiety symptoms and prevent seizures.

The staff who ignored the emergency signal included the Director of Nursing, two licensed nursing personnel, and the Activities Director.

During interviews, the DSS admitted she had started the required dietary manager course but failed to complete the certification process.

## Critical Delay in Emergency Care The violation occurred when a resident reported severe hip pain following a fall on November 17, 2024.

This classification requires facilities to implement immediate corrective measures to protect resident safety.

Twenty-two minutes later, they found him walking in a field approximately two blocks from the facility.

The incident prompted immediate corrective actions and a comprehensive review of medication administration protocols.

The resident, who has a spinal cord injury at the thoracic level affecting T2-T6 vertebrae, was in his motorized wheelchair when the incident occurred.

The resident was found unresponsive in his wheelchair at 4:30 AM with blood sugar levels exceeding 500 mg/dl - more than five times the normal range.

Staff also attempted to administer blood pressure medications when the resident's pressure was dangerously low at 97/41.