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32 | Allegation: Facility is unsanitary.
It was alleged that R1's room was unsanitary; there were cobwebs on the walls above R1's head, dried blood on R1's bed sheet and the bottom of the dresser was filthy.
R1's family member (FM) was interviewed and stated that R1's room was unsanitary. When FM picked-up R1's belongings after R1 passed away, R1's hat was covered with mold.
LPA Hamilton noted during his 10-day complaint visit that there's no obvious signs of unsanitary conditions.
On this day, August 31, 2022, LPA Delmundo conducted inspection with Lulin Wu. LPA inspected the common areas, randomly selected 6 residents' room and bathrooms/shower, kitchen, dining area and storage. LPA did not observed any cobwebs and mold, nor facility being unsanitary. LPA interviewed S2 and S3 who both indicated that when R1 passed away, they packed R1's belongings and put them in boxes and bag and stored them in the storage until FM picked them up. They did not inspect the boxes and bag prior to handling them over to FM about a month after R1's death. LPA tried to interview R1's room mate who refused to be interviewed.
Allegation: Facility staff did not provide to resident's responsible party resident's (R1) personal belongings. It was alleged that when R1's belongings were picked-up after R1's death, the wheelchair and walker were not given and photograph of R1's family member was not included with R1's belongings.
LPAs Hamilton and Delmundo conducted interviews and obtained copies of LIC621, Staff S2 and S3 stated that when FM came to the facility to pick-up R1's belongings, they assisted FM in loading the items in FM's vehicle including the wheelchair and walker. S2 indicated she did not see the picture FM indicated missing when they packed-up R1's belongings. LPA reviewed the LIC621 which revealed the items which were allegedly missing were not listed.
Based on the information obtained, the allegations are deemed unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
No deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report provided. |