Oregon regulators missed ‘red flags’ leading to senior’s death in Sandy care facility, ombudsman says

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Oregon regulators missed ‘red flags’ leading to senior’s death in Sandy care facility, ombudsman says

After an elderly resident with dementia living at Mt. Hood Senior Living in Sandy, Oregon, was found dead, state Department of Human Services officials should have immediately acted to ensure the remaining residents were safe. That did not happen.Ki Soon “Harmony” Hyun, who had dementia, died after she wandered away from the facility in December of last year. The staff at the facility failed to lock and secure doors, a requirement for licensed m…