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32 | Allegation: Facility did not have sufficient staff to meet the needs of the residents in care
Investigation Finding: Unsubstantiated
During investigation, the department conducted interviews of facility staff and residents. Staff (S1) stated although they were short staffed during this period, residents were given their medications, feedings, showers, diaper changes and activities of daily living (ADLs) daily. LPA interviewed other residents (R2, R3) at the facility. R2 stated that both himself and R3 reside in the same apartment at the facility for over 2 years and that R3 is totally dependent and requires total care. R2 stated that the response times of the caregivers were sometimes delayed due to short staffing. However, the staff did a good job in delivering meals, giving weekly showers, diaper changes and following COVID-19 safety protocols. He stated that both him and his wide did not contract COVID-19 while at the facility. Although the allegation that facility did no have sufficient staff to meet the needs of the residents in care may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, this allegation is unsubstantiated.
Allegation: Resident sustained multiple unwitnessed falls resulting in injury.
Investigation Finding: Unsubstantiated
During investigation, the department conducted interviews of facility staff & responsible parties and reviewed resident (R1) documents. Review of R1’s admission agreement showed he was first admitted at the facility on 01/21/2020. R1’s Incident reports dated 03/25/20, 04/01/20, 04/29/20, 08/26/20 and 10/28/20 showed that staff reported R1 had unwitnessed falls in his bedroom and bathroom. On each of these incidents, staff assessed R1 for injuries and when no injuries were found, staff assisted him back to his bed and continued to monitor him. Staff notified his responsible party (POA) and his primary physician (PCP) of each incident. On 11/17/20 at 06:42 AM, staff found R1 on the floor next to his bed. Staff immediately called 911 because they observed R1 grabbing the back right side of his head and notified his responsible party (POA) and primary care physician (PCP). Paramedics took him to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. R1 underwent surgery to reduce the bleed on his brain. R1 was transferred to a skilled nursing facility after discharge from the hospital and did not return to the facility. Although the allegation that resident sustained multiple unwitnessed falls resulting in injury may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, this allegation is unsubstantiated.
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