Staff failed to follow physicians’ medication order for resident in care
Based on records review and interview, the staff are following the doctor’s order in terms of assisting residents on their medications. Medication Administrator Records (MAR) revealed that there were no missed medications. There was no incident report of any missed medication or wrong medication given to residents in care.
Staff failed to arrange medical care appointment to resident in care
Based on interview and records review; admissions agreement records stated that facility will help, arrange transportation for medical and dental appointments. If the facility will provide this service an additional cost will be added to resident’s bill. Staff interview revealed that, Administrator was assisting R1 on her doctor’s appointments by driving R1 to the doctor’s office and those appointments are all communicated with R1’s responsible person.
Staff failed to ensure pathways are free from obstructions and tripping hazard
LPAs toured the facility inside and outside and it was observed that facility’s pathways were free from obstructions and there was no tripping hazard observed during the visit.
Staff are not meeting resident's hygiene needs
Based on interview and observation; LPAs observed that the residents do not have evidence of foul-smelling odor, residents were wearing clean clothing, no evidence that hygiene needs are not being met on residents in care. Resident’s interview revealed that they are comfortable living at the facility, staff are assisting them on their hygiene needs.
Staff failed to provide proper bedroom furniture to resident in care
Based on LPAs observation, there was proper bedroom furniture to residents in care such as a chair, nightstand, a lamp, or lights sufficient for reading, and a chest of drawers.
Facility failed to provide sufficient staffing for resident in care
LPAs reviewed staff schedule for the facility, facility had sufficient staffing for all shifts. LPAs conducted interview and based on the interview, there are two (2) available staff in all shifts. Residents were observed calm and comfortable in their surroundings. LPAs conducted interview with resident and resident reported that they are happy living at the facility and had no issues around staff availability to meet their needs. R2 reported that facility staff attend to his needs.
TV is inoperable
Based on interview, R1’s family brought a TV for R1 to use in her room. Administrator stated that the TV was working but she was not aware that if the TV at the family room is on then the TV on R1’s room can’t be able to use because of an issue of digital cable box. When Administrator found out the issue, she instructed the staff to turn off the family room TV if R1 wants to use her TV in her room since all residents bedrooms have their own TVs.
Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided. |