Allegation: Facility staff do not ensure that residents are adequately fed
Based on staff and residents’ interview, facility provides three meals a day and snacks in between meals. Based on records review, there were no resident with significant lost weight due to insufficient food.
Allegation: Facility staff are not adequately trained to meet the needs of residents in care
Based on staff interview and records review, facility conducts the yearly training to follow training regulation. Based on interview with Administrator, he provides training with staff during staff training if there is anything that’s needed to be discuss with staff.
Allegation: Insufficient staffing
LPA reviewed staff schedule for the facility, two caregivers available on morning to PM shift and one awake caregiver for night shift . Facility had sufficient staffing for all three (3) shifts. Residents were observed calm and comfortable in their surroundings. LPA conducted interview with residents and residents reported that they are happy living at the facility and had no issues around staff availability to meet their needs. Residents that were interviewed reported that facility staff attend to their needs.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there are not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to Administrator. |