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32 | Continued from LIC9099.....
Allegation: Client sustained unexplained bruises while in care
During the course of investigation, in addition to collecting documents, LPAs spoke with two (2) staff members and three (3) residents. Residents R1, R2, and R3 all spoke highly of the staff and care provided. R1 notes that they feel safe in the home and around the staff. All three residents stated they have not seen staff treat anyone unfairly and that they have not noticed any forms of abuse to residents.
Staff members S1 and S2 stated they never noticed any bruising on R1 until R1 returned from the hospital. S1 notes that sometimes restraints are used to secured R1 on the gurney restraining belt during transportation to the hospital. S2 confirms that restraints were used during transportation of R1 during last hospital visit, and were used on the arms where bruising formed by the gurney restraining belt.
LPAs have fully conducted an investigation for the above allegation. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was made available to staff. |