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13 | Prior to entering the facility, LPA Smith spoke with staff to pre-screen that the facility is COVID free. Analyst also self-screened for having no known symptoms or exposure. Analyst followed facility's screening protocols, wore an N-95 respirator and maintained distance during the visit. LPA Smith conducted an unannounced complaint visit and met with Tanya Garcia.
Visual inspection of 12 different food items, both perishable and non-perishable, were observed. None were expired. However, based on witness interviews, it was ascertained that residents were denied snacks upon request. This occurred usually, late at night or very early in the morning. According to the witnesses, this has not been a problem in the past several months, since the particular staff person, who denied snacks, no longer works at the facility. Based on this, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED.
As a result of this investigation, LPA finds the allegation that food services are inadequate to be SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. The following deficiencies were cited on 9099-D, per Title 22 Regulations, Division 6.
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