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“36-420.04. Emergency responders; patient information; hospitals; discharge planning; patient screenings; discharge document C. Each assisted living center and assisted living home must maintain a standardized form for each resident that includes the information prescribed in subsection A of this section, except for the information prescribed in subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section, which shall be provided at the time the emergency responder is contacted. Each assisted living center and assisted living home shall periodically update this form for each resident as necessary.”

“C. A manager shall ensure that policies and procedures are: 3. Reviewed at least once every three years and updated as needed.”

“Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the assisted living home failed to maintain a standardized form each resident sampled that included the information prescribed in in A.R.S. 36-420.04.A. Findings include: 1. A.R.S. 36-420.04.A states, "A. An assisted living center or assisted living home that contacts an emergency responder on behalf of a resident shall provide to the emergency responder a written document that includes all of the following: 1. The reason or reasons the emergency responder was requested on behalf of the resident. 2. Whether the resident receives medication services and, if the resident has provided this information to the assisted living center or assisted living home, a list of all the resident's prescription and over-the-counter medications, their dosages and how frequently they are administered. 3. The name, address and telephone number of the resident's current pharmacy. 4. A list of any known allergies to any medications, additives, preservatives or materials like latex or adhesive. 5. The name and contact information for the resident's primary care physician and power of attorney or authorized representative. 6. Basic information about the resident's physical and mental conditions and basic medical history, such as having diabetes or a pacemaker or experiencing frequent falls or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, as well as dates of recent episodes, if known. 7. The point-of-contact information for the assisted living center or assisted living home, including the telephone number, if available, cell phone number and email address. A point of contact must be available to respond to questions regarding the information provided twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. 8. A copy of the resident's health insurance portability and accountability act release authorizing a receiving hospital to communicate with the assisted living center or assisted living home to plan for the resident's discharge. This paragraph does not preclude a resident from revoking the resident's health insurance portability and accountability act release authorization. 9. A copy of the resident's advance directives, if any, on file at the assisted living center or assisted living home. This paragraph does not preclude a resident from revoking or modifying the resident's advance directives." 2. A review of R1's and R2's medical records revealed standardized emergency responder forms were not available for review. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged medical records for R1 and R2 did not contain standardized emergency responder forms as required by this statute.”

“Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure policies and procedures were reviewed at least once every three years and updated as needed. The deficient practice posed a risk as policies and procedures reinforce and clarify standards expected of employees. Findings include: 1. A review of the facility's policy and procedure manual revealed documentation of a review of the facility's policies and procedures on July 3, 2021. However, no additional documentation of review was available for Compliance Officer review. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that the policies and procedures were not reviewed at least once every three years and updated as needed.”