Continued from LIC9099
Allegation: Resident not provided with incidental medical and dental care.
Investigation Finding: Interview with S1 revealed that the facility has a dentist and medical doctor that visits the facility twice a month. Clients have the right to see both the doctor and dentist. Interview with W1 revealed that C1 has a hard time trusting people, and has to be motivated to see a medical doctor or dentist. W1 stated that C1’s previous case manager informed W1 that C1 is not going to see a doctor or dentist at the facility. Interview with C1 revealed that C1 saw a dentist a week ago, and the dentist has seen C1 in the past, and there was no issues. C1 stated that C1 needs more dental gum and toxifying toothpaste. C1 stated that C1 brushes C1’s teeth two to three times per week. C1 stated that C1 is able to C1’s food really well and drinks one to two Ensures. Therefore this allegation is unsubstantiated.
Allegation: Facility did not inform conservator of Resident change in condition
Investigation Finding: Interview with S1 revealed that staff report to responsible parties each times there is an incident and it is noted in the progress note and incident reports. Interview W1 revealed that W1 was notified by phone and received an incident report from the facility regarding the incident. Therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did occur, Therefore the allegations above are unsubstantiated.
No deficiencies cited during visit.
Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.
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